Asia Geopolitics America First, Again: US-China Relations and the Second Trump Administration
Nov 26, 2024
Shannon Tiesi, Editor-in-Chief at The Diplomat and a specialist in China affairs, offers a captivating analysis of US-China relations in light of a potential second Trump administration. She discusses the contrasting strategies of Trump and Biden, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of Trump's cabinet and the role of China hawks. The conversation delves into Taiwan's delicate status and the risks of miscommunication, while also addressing arms control and the impact of political changes in India on U.S. foreign policy.
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US-China Relations Under Trump
- The Biden-Xi meeting at APEC aimed to stabilize the U.S.-China relationship through dialogue and guardrails.
- Trump's likely return to hard-nosed policies like tariffs and export controls raises questions about the future of such engagement.
Trump's China Policy Team
- Trump's cabinet appointments include traditional China hawks like Mike Waltz and Marco Rubio.
- The balance between these advisors' influence and Trump's personal intervention remains uncertain.
Unpredictability of Trump's China Policy
- Trump's China policy can vary depending on his level of personal involvement.
- Elon Musk's potential influence adds another layer of unpredictability to the equation.