EST Rapid Roundup: Unpacking the Trump-Xi Summit Pt.1 - Trade and Investment

May 20, 2026 • 10:00 – 10:30 am EDT

Following the recent Trump-Xi summit, major questions remain about the future of U.S.-China trade and investment. Join CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department's Navin Girishankar, Philip Luck, Kate Koren, Scott Kennedy, and Rick Rossow on Wednesday, May 20 from 10:00am-10:30am to break down what both sides expected, how global trading upheaval and ongoing conflicts shaped each country's decisions, and where tariffs and export controls stand today. The conversation also examined what's at stake for allies caught in the middle and what frameworks, from managed trade to purchase agreements, could define the road ahead. 

This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.

Contact Information

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Phil Luck
Director, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
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Scott Kennedy
Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Kate Koren
Deputy Director, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business