Trump leaves China after much pomp and pageantry, but little to show for it

Wait 5 sec.

As US President Donald Trump landed back in Washington on Friday after his two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a quick US assessment on one of the most consequential diplomatic visits of Trump’s presidency was: impressive optics, trademark flawless Chinese hosting, but disappointing concrete achievements, according to analysts, industry trade groups and former US officials.“The economic deliverables coming out of the Trump-Xi meeting are way below expectations. In light...