Beyond the Summit: What the expected U.S.-China thaw means for business 

“Competitive.” “Hostile.” “Adversarial.” These are words often used to describe the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and China over the past decade, which has fluctuated from slightly chilly to something approaching Cold War–like dynamics.   However, “unpredictable” is likely the most accurate.   That’s why most diplomats would say the immediate objective of U.S.-China diplomacy is to establish a modicum of predictability in a relationship long defined by friction. The summit between Presidents Trump and Xi reflects that ambition; now is the time that American entities reassess their approach to China.   For 25 years, Qorvis has advised companies, trade associations, and domestic and foreign government entities on how to understand and communicate complex and challenging bilateral relationships. We have seen hardened political rhetoric obscure what is best for building a business and opening new markets. And

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What we learned at the 2026 FT Commodities Summit 

The Financial Times Commodities Summit is one of the most important gatherings of the year for the global energy and commodities sector. See our representatives’ first impressions about the industry’s reaction to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and shared insights into how they plan to overcome supply disruptions.    Qorvis was on the ground at the Summit in Lausanne supporting clients as they spoke on panels, shared market insights,

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