Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China.

# Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/trump-xi-china-summit-allies.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*