Ones and Tooze The U.S.-China Economic Relationship
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Apr 4, 2025 The podcast dives into the tumultuous U.S.-China economic relationship, sparked by Trump's tariff strategies. It explores the chaotic decision-making behind these tariffs and contrasts the policies of the Trump and Biden administrations. The discussion also touches on China's rapid technological advancements despite economic challenges. The impact of increasing tariffs on Asian alliances and trade dynamics, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, paints a gripping picture of the current global trade landscape.
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Trump's Tariff Process
- Trump's tariff decisions are haphazard and resemble early modern governance more than modern policymaking.
- This differs sharply from typical tariff policy, which involves expert analysis and interest group lobbying.
Myanmar Earthquake Relief
- The Myanmar earthquake's impact is worsened by ongoing civil war and the junta's history of refusing aid.
- The earthquake relief efforts will likely be unevenly distributed due to the political divisions.
China's Tech Focus
- China's focus on technological development is driven by a combination of national strategy, the CCP's technocratic nature, and societal proclivities.
- This contrasts with the US approach, where support for science is declining.
