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Second thoughts: Donald Trump’s policy plans

Jul 13, 2023

John Priddo, US editor for The Economist, and Dominic Ziegler, Singapore bureau chief, dive into Donald Trump's evolving policy plans as he gears up for a possible second term, emphasizing a more organized approach compared to 2016. They discuss how China's near-monopoly on critical minerals could shift with Australia's strategic initiatives to localize processing. The conversation also highlights the implications for global geopolitics and features a unique exploration of a Chinese reality show that intertwines rural farming with government outreach for food security.

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Dominic Ziegler

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Trump's Political Reawakening

8min

Potential Shifts in Trump's Second Term and Global Mineral Politics

2min

Navigating Critical Minerals in the Asia-Pacific

7min

Urbanites in the Countryside: 'Become a Farmer'

5min

Resilience Through Hardship: Lessons from the Countryside

3min

When he was last elected, many were surprised, even in his own camp. This time around, his backers are taking no such chances. We take a closer look at his policy plans. China currently supplies nearly all the world’s processed critical minerals. Could Australia change that (10:52)? And, a reality TV show with a greenfingered twist (19:03).

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