Big Deals Return as US–China Trade Thaws: Inside the 2025 China International Import Expo

Join cultural analyst Xiabing Su at the 2025 China International Import Expo in Shanghai, where signs of a warming U.S.–China relationship were clearer than ever. Major American companies—ranging from consumer giants like Tesla to tech leaders like AMD—showed up in full force, signaling renewed confidence in China’s market. Beyond the expo floor, the two countries have also taken concrete steps to ease trade tensions. China recently committed to purchasing large volumes of U.S. soybeans through 2028, supporting American farmers while stabilizing one of the most sensitive areas of bilateral trade. Together, these developments point to a meaningful shift: the world’s two largest economies are reopening channels for cooperation in semiconductors, clean energy, agriculture, and manufacturing.