How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power

Economic Times - Sep 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump sought to project diplomatic strength through his UN address and summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the week produced limited breakthroughs. The Iran war, strained ties with allies, Ukraine and the US-China relationship continue to challenge his foreign policy agenda, according to Reuters and analysts.

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