China trade war made clear that Xi Jinping is taking a more cautious approach than during Donald Trump’s first term.After the US leader gave a last-minute reprieve to both Canada and Mexico, his 10% tariffs on China took effect after midnight Washington time on Tuesday.

The presidents face off in trade negotiations, but Beijing’s measured response to new levies shows just how much it has learned since last time.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not speak on Tuesday, a U.S. official told the Wall Street Journal, contrary to what trade adviser Peter Navarro said earlier in the day.