Trump’s China policy is a disaster
The article critiques Donald Trump's approach to China, arguing that it undermines American advantages. It highlights Trump's fixation on bilateral trade balances, particularly in relation to soybean exports, as misguided. The author contrasts Trump's policies with previous administrations, suggesting a lack of understanding of the geopolitical landscape.
- ▪Trump's China policy is criticized for surrendering American advantages in trade negotiations.
- ▪The article argues that Trump's focus on soybean sales is a misguided approach to international relations.
- ▪The author contrasts Trump's policies with those of previous administrations, emphasizing a lack of understanding of geopolitical issues.
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Trump’s China policy is a disasterSurrendering American advantages in an effort to score a big soybean saleMatthew YglesiasMay 18, 2026∙ Paid11SharePresident Xi Jinping looks at President Donald Trump as they attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski)One way that smart people sometimes like to demonstrate their broad-mindedness is to give Donald Trump credit for something that he supposedly got right. And a common talking point among this crowd (here’s Jamie Dimon) is that Trump was “right about China.” But as his trip to Beijing unfolded last week, I was struck once again by how deeply untrue that is.
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