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Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?

NPR | By Terry Gross
Published August 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM EDT
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

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Terry Gross
Terry Gross is the host and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air.
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