US-China Trade Dynamics Reshaping Eurasian Connections

After years of tension in US-China trade relations, the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan points towards a potential shift in dynamics. The easing of tariffs and a mutual commitment to resume trade signal a possible detente following intense tariff escalations and export restrictions. The ramifications of this burgeoning truce extend far beyond Washington and Beijing. With the cooling of trade tensions, the strategic landscape governing supply chains, logistics networks, and transit policies throughout Eurasia may undergo a significant transformation. Central Asia is poised to reclaim its pivotal role as a geographical…