I always look forward to visiting the United States, especially in May. The tone of the conversations is hard to match and the language of politics is sharp, precise and full of humour. This time, I did not find much humour. The mood among thought leaders in the business and policy world was sombre.
Two topics of conversation dominated: US-China relations and President Donald Trump's position and policies.
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