Report published September 23, 2026
The Main Event: Trump, Xi, and the Art of the Truce – Deutsche Bank Research
Deutsche Bank Research Institute · September 23, 2026
The 24 September summit between Presidents Trump and Xi is poised to prioritize optics over breakthrough deals, serving as a tactical truce that extends bilateral stability into H1 2027. While modest agreements such as extending the 2025 Busan pact and non-sensitive trade cooperation are achievable, core tensions in AI, technology, and national security trade measures will persist.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.The 24 September summit between Trump and Xi is expected to be heavy on positive optics but light on major structural deliverables, successfully extending top-level stability into H1 2027.
- 2.Near-term deliverables may include a Board of Trade for non-sensitive goods, agricultural purchases, targeted investment, and an extension of the 2025 Busan agreement before its 10 November deadline.
- 3.Strategic friction will persist in high tech, AI competition, supply chains, overcapacity tariffs, and sensitive sectors such as automotive investment and biotechnology.
Table of Contents
- Washington summit should extend stability into H1 2027...
- After the summit: Key China and US watchpoints for Q4
Report data
US participants were asked: How likely or unlikely is it that current cost-of-living concerns will influence your vote in the midterms?
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Busan agreement expiration deadline | 2026-11-10 date | The 2025 Busan agreement is set to expire on 10 November 2026, but is expected to be extended before the deadline. |
| US Midterm Elections Congressional Seats Contested | 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, 39 governors seats | Voters will decide 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and governors in 39 states and territories in the midterm elections. |
| Economies targeted by proposed US overcapacity tariffs | 16 economies | Washington is set to unveil new overcapacity tariffs targeting 16 economies, including China. |
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