Bangladesh, April 22 -- In a bold and controversial maneuver, US President Donald Trump is reportedly bypassing traditional diplomatic channels in favor of direct negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a recent report from Politico. Amidst an intensifying trade war between the worlds two largest economies, Trumps approach reflects a broader strategy that emphasizes personal diplomacy over institutional processes, raising questions about the future of US-China relations and the global trade architecture.

Trumps administration has effectively shut down almost every official and informal channel of communication with Beijing, according to anonymous former State Department officials and an industry insider cited by Poli...