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The state of U.S.-China trade
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- Marketplace All-in-One
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- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, and AI safety is likely to define the agenda. But what about those pesky tariffs? In this episode, we lay out the fraught trade relationship between the U.S. and China. Plus: Airlines trim their flight schedules to combat high fuel prices, the price of copper may tell us less about global economic growth than it used to, and Ohio cities court recent grads looking for job opportunities and affordability. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: Trade tensions between U.S. and China simmer ahead of Trump-Xi summit Is "Dr. Copper" becoming less reliable? Starting a new career? Start in Ohio, report says Airlines are trimming routes as fuel prices soar Sorry brunch, but you're old news