FT News Briefing A new cold war, whiskey in days
Oct 9, 2020
Dimitri Sevastopolous, D.C. bureau chief for the Financial Times, sheds light on the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China relations amid contrasting approaches from Joe Biden and Donald Trump. He discusses rising tensions and how political rhetoric has shifted perceptions. Additionally, the conversation dives into innovative whiskey production, featuring a Silicon Valley startup's groundbreaking technology that dramatically accelerates the aging process, raising questions about quality and tradition in the spirits industry.
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Bipartisan Hawkishness on China
- US elites in Washington D.C. have become hawkish on China across both parties.
- This shift reflects a change in how America views Asia’s superpower.
2016 Trump Rally Themes
- In 2016, Trump rallies focused on three key themes: Hillary Clinton, the US-Mexico border wall, and criticizing China on trade.
- These themes reflected popular sentiment at the time.
Trump's Shifting Focus on China
- Trump's focus on the US-China trade deficit shifted after the pandemic began.
- This was partly because the deficit remained largely unchanged during his first three years.
