Big meet, little meat: the Trump-Xi summit

<p>Not much of real substance appears to have emerged from the get-together. But our correspondent says there are clues of how both sides view an evolving relationship. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right influencer, is increasingly well known to MAGA types in America; we examine his rise to prominence. And remembering Bob Mackie, daring dressmaker to the stars. </p><p><em>Watch extended clips from Insider <u><a href="economist.com/interactive/insider/previews?utm…; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></u></em></p><p>Guests and host:</p><ul><li>Simon Rabinovich, Beijing bureau chief</li><li>Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent</li><li>Ann Wroe, obituaries editor</li><li>Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”</li></ul><p>Topics covered: </p><ul><li>Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, trade war, diplomacy</li><li>Tommy Robinson, American politics, Texas</li><li>Bob Mackie, fashion</li></ul><p><em>Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—<u><a href="subscribenow.economist.com/podcasts-plus"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to The Economist</a></u>.</em></p>

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