On April 6, 2026, Meridian International Center convened a closed-door U.S.-China Briefing at Meridian House featuring Deborah Lehr, Chairman of the Board at Meridian International Center, Chair and CEO of Basilinna, Vice Chair and Executive Director at The Paulson Institute, and former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and Director for Asia at the National Security Council. Bringing together senior leaders from across business and policy, the discussion provided a timely, off-the-record opportunity to assess the state of the U.S.-China relationship and its implications for global markets, supply chains, and international economic competitiveness.
Key TakeawaysMeridian International Center convened a closed-door U.S.-China briefing on May 18 as part of its ongoing China Series. The off-the-record discussion brought together senior leaders from across the business and policy community to examine what the Trump–Xi meeting signals for trade, market access, technology competition, global supply chains, and the broader geopolitical landscape in the months ahead.
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