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How Trump increased China's global power

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How Trump increased China's global power

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Fresh Air

Fresh Air

1 DAYS AGO
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Former national security official Rush Doshi says President Trump’s 2025 sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods sparked a clash in which China prevailed. Doshi spoke with Dave Davies about  the current state of U.S.-China relations and President Trump’s meeting...

Highlights

This episode features an in-depth analysis of the evolving U.S.-China rivalry, centered on strategic economic tools, high-stakes diplomacy, and flashpoints like Taiwan and Iran — all against the backdrop of a pivotal Trump-Xi summit.
03:16
China's rare earth export control policy, modeled after U.S. financial sanctions, was a powerful move that forced the U.S. to back down, potentially marking a moment when China became America's geopolitical equal
19:18
The 2024 AI dialogue lacked Chinese representation, and historically China hasn't answered crisis hotlines.
24:45
The world's AI development depends on Taiwan
27:16
China aims to be ready for military action against Taiwan by 2027
35:35
Iran's military power in the Strait of Hormuz depends on Chinese support, but China may be pragmatic about reopening the strait
46:19
Middle-power coalitions are insufficient to compete with China; the U.S. must be the anchor for its allies to build collective scale for prosperity and security

Chapters

How China Turned Rare Earths Into a Geopolitical Weapon
00:00
Why Balanced Trade Remains a Mirage Between Rivals
13:58
What Happens When AI Chips, Taiwan, and Power Collide?
21:55
Is Taiwan the Breaking Point — or the Bargaining Chip?
27:16
Can the U.S. and China Agree on Iran Without Trust?
35:35
Why America’s Alliances Are the Real Counterweight to China
46:19

Transcript

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