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Market Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:17 PM

Trump-Xi summit could hinge on AI and semiconductors as key tech flashpoints

US-China tech tensions around AI and semiconductors are shaping the upcoming Trump-Xi summit agenda, with trade policy and export controls likely to dominate bilateral talks. Restrictions on advanced chip sales and AI model availability remain flashpoints that could trigger retaliatory tariffs or supply-chain realignment.

Market exposure to cross-strait policy outcomes is driving volatility in semiconductor equities and cloud infrastructure plays. Investors are watching for any signals on licensing clarity or geopolitical thaw that might ease procurement constraints for US and Western tech companies.

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