Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are holding a summit, marking their first meeting in four months. The upcoming talks bring together the leaders of the two global superpowers amidst contrasting domestic and economic backdrops.

In the four months leading up to the summit, Xi has overseen a significant surge in China's global trade, with the country's economic engine described as roaring. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has faced political headwinds, struggling with falling approval ratings as he enters the negotiations.