All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Trump's Big Week: Middle East Trip, China Deal, Pharma EO, "Big, Beautiful Bill" with Ben Shapiro
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May 17, 2025 
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator and media host, joins the discussion to dive deep into Trump's Middle East trip and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. They explore the new partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Israel, and assess the potential impact of a U.S.-China trade deal. The talk also highlights Trump's executive order on drug pricing and critiques the pharmaceutical industry's middlemen. With witty anecdotes and sharp insights, the conversation navigates the complexities of international diplomacy and domestic policy challenges.
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Trump's Deal-Focused Middle East Vision
- Trump's Middle East trip highlights dealmaking over ideology with Saudi and Qatar backing massive investments in the U.S.
- This marks a shift from prior U.S. policies focused on democracy towards commerce and strategic alliances.
Respectful Cooperation in Middle East
- Trump's speech showed respect for Middle Eastern countries' governance without imposing Western values.
- This represents a shift from colonialist mindsets to pragmatic engagement and cooperation.
Tariffs as Reset to Chinese Influence
- Trump's tariff policies act as a strategic reset against China's Belt and Road dominance.
- Negotiations with China aim for regulatory parity to improve U.S. business access to foreign markets.