Tuesday’s midterm elections left Democrats in firm control of both chambers of Congress. As of this publication, Democrats hold 54 of 100 Senate seats and 253 of 435 House seats. While President Donald Trump has executive power on his side, Democrats will aim to thwart some of his ambitions.
On June 17 in Washington, DC, we gathered for an evening with leaders shaping the US–China commercial relationship. GALA 2026, our signature annual event, brought together senior leaders from business, government, academia, and the diplomatic community for a night of connection, recognition, and meaningful networking. Get an event recap.
US-China relations remain companies’ greatest challenge in the China market, and despite the truce, both governments continue to release new economic security policies. Against this backdrop, the business environment remains challenging for most companies. This year, China’s macroeconomy returned as companies’ second-biggest challenge. Read the full survey.
Panelists share insights at the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC.
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Weekly recaps of every noteworthy development in the US legislative and executive branches.
American exports to China plummeted in 2025. The plunge was the result of unprecedented tariffs in place for most of the year. China’s retaliatory tariffs impacted all product categories — especially agriculture and fossil fuels. Few regions and industries were spared from economic pain.
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