Bloomberg Talks Rep. Jake Auchincloss Talks Chips, Trump/Putin
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Aug 12, 2025 
Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss, a former Marine and member of the House China Select Committee, dives into critical geopolitical issues. He discusses the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting and the complexities of U.S.-China relations, particularly concerning AI chip sales to China. Auchincloss raises concerns over American corporations' compliance with Beijing's pressure to favor domestic chips. He also critiques U.S. diplomatic strategies and highlights the urgent need for laws to tackle the fentanyl crisis amidst trade negotiations.
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Define Victory For Ukraine
- Defining victory for Ukraine matters politically and practically to sustain support and strategy.
- Jake Auchincloss says victory means secure borders, Black Sea navigation, and EU accession for Ukraine.
Demand A Concrete Good-Faith Start
- Use concrete actions as markers for diplomacy rather than expecting full deals from headline meetings.
- Jake Auchincloss says Trump should demand Putin release kidnapped Ukrainian children as a good-faith start.
Spectacle Undermines Diplomacy
- Photo-op summits without preparatory negotiations erode U.S. geopolitical standing.
- Auchincloss argues Trump's preference for spectacle over hard diplomatic work makes the summit unlikely to produce results.