Lena Petrova: Trump and Xi’s Surprise Breakthrough, US-China Trade Deal Announced at ASEAN Summit

President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic tour across ASEAN nations has set the stage for one of the most significant geopolitical meetings in years. Starting with critical consultations in Kuala Lumpur, the focus quickly shifted from regional cooperation to the long-standing tension between the world’s two largest economies: the United States and China. After months of escalating trade warfare, a cautious optimism is now taking hold. Beneath the surface of high-level diplomacy, lower-level consultations over the weekend have reportedly laid a preliminary framework for a trade deal, establishing a path toward détente. All eyes are now focused on the upcoming high-stakes meeting…