Xi to Host Modi and Putin at SCO Summit Amid Tariff Pressure

Xi to Host Modi and Putin at SCO Summit Amid Trump’s Tariff Pressure

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Xi Jinping prepares to host PM Modi, Vladimir Putin, and other global leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China

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The SCO summit comes amid Trump’s escalating tariff threats, raising the stakes in the ongoing trade war between BRICS nations and the United States

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Experts say Xi wants to showcase a post-American world order, highlighting that US efforts to counter China, Russia, Iran, and India have fallen short

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The summit will see participation from leaders across Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, symbolizing growing multipolar cooperation

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Analysts argue the SCO’s exact vision remains unclear, but its role in uniting members against US policies is increasingly significant

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India and China are expected to announce steps like troop withdrawals and easing of trade and visa restrictions, signaling efforts to repair strained ties

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The gathering is also a chance for BRICS nations to present solidarity, rattling Washington as their economic and diplomatic influence continues to grow

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Despite internal challenges, this year’s SCO summit is set to be its biggest yet, projecting itself as a force for a new world order

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