Will Trump and Xi extend their trade truce?

The US-China trade truce's November 10 expiry and rival bids for Lukoil's $20bn assets are near-term flashpoints tied to Trump-administration dealmaking.

• Trade truce deadline looms: The US-China tariff ceasefire expires November 10; Washington wants a 6-month extension for leverage, Beijing wants it through Trump's full term.
• AI dialogue emerging: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the FT the US and China agreed to set up an AI dialogue on safety/guardrails, expected to be announced Thursday.

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