What really happened in Trump’s latest “deal” with China? In this episode, global trade expert Brad Setser breaks down the high-stakes handshake between the U.S. and China, and reveals why it might not be the win it’s being sold as. From rare earth retaliation to weaponized tariffs and Apple’s unintended role in building China’s industrial dominance, this one peels back the curtain on the most important economic rivalry of our time.

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