APEC Summit Kicks Off as Trump and Xi Seek to Mend Trade Relations

The APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, opens as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agree to take steps to mitigate their escalating trade tensions, crucial for global economic stability.

• Leaders from 21 nations gathered in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to discuss economic cooperation amidst rising trade tensions between the United States and China.
• In a pivotal meeting, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping outlined measures to ease their trade disputes, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the United States and China.
• The outcomes of the APEC Summit hold significant implications for Asia-Pacific economies, particularly as they navigate the challenges posed by Beijings trade policies and the U.S.s response.