The Fox News Rundown President Trump and Xi Set For High-Stakes Face Off
Oct 29, 2025
Todd Young, a Republican U.S. Senator from Indiana, dives into the complexities of U.S.-China relations, emphasizing the need to revive the shipbuilding industry and apply economic pressure on Beijing. He also discusses military operations in the Caribbean targeting drug trafficking. Meanwhile, Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for NYC mayor, passionately defends his campaign against calls to drop out, focusing on public safety and affordable housing while outlining his unique strategies amidst rising polls for his opponent.
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Trade Strategy Must Target China's Behavior
- Senator Todd Young says tariffs and allied coordination aim to pressure China into market-based behavior rather than merely shifting market share.
- He warns trade policy will be judged by whether it moves China toward rule-following economics or just redistributes business.
Harden Deterrence And Supply Chains
- Resource Taiwan militarily and boost U.S. resilience across critical industries to deter coercion.
- Prioritize semiconductors and domestic shipbuilding to reduce strategic vulnerabilities to China.
Restart U.S. Shipbuilding Fast
- Rebuild U.S. shipbuilding by attracting foreign capital and training skilled trades and merchant mariners.
- Partner with South Korea and Japan to import expertise and rapidly scale domestic capacity.