Bloomberg Television · Markets on Edge as Trump-Xi Talks Loom | The Asia Trade 5/13/2026

1. 1. Trump-Xi summit in Beijing will address the Iran War, trade, tech, and Taiwan concerns.
2. 2. U.S. Supreme Court rulings have undermined Trump's tariffs, weakening his leverage for the China summit.
3. 3. Rising cyclical inflation presents a global problem, pressuring central banks to reconsider their monetary policies.
4. 4. Bloomberg analysis shows China significantly ramped up missile production in 2025, largely by private companies.
5. 5. Samsung's wage talks failed, risking an 18-day strike over union demands for 15% of operating profits.