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news Project Syndicate 2026-05-15

Global Economy Outlook Brightens with Potential Trump-Xi Trade Truce

A sustained trade truce between the US and China following the Trump-Xi summit, along with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly reduce global economic risks. This prospect offers welcome relief after a challenging period for the world economy.

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