Trump Addresses U.N., Hosts Xi in 2-Day Diplomatic Push as Allies Recede
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 21
Trump Addresses U.N., Hosts Xi in 2-Day Diplomatic Push as Allies Recede
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 21
Summary
Tuesday’s U.N. speech and Thursday’s meetings with Xi Jinping will test Trump’s diplomacy at a moment when he is entering both events with little allied backing.
Alienated partners have left the president largely alone as he confronts China, weakening the support network that typically underpins major U.S. diplomatic initiatives.
Wednesday’s welcome for Xi at Joint Base Andrews underscores the contrast: Trump is engaging his biggest geopolitical counterpart while his relationships with traditional allies are strained.
The week’s back-to-back appearances put that isolation on display at two central stages of global diplomacy—the United Nations and a high-stakes U.S.-China summit.