Andy Liu

In this engaging discussion, Andy Liu, an Associate Professor of History at Villanova University, dives into the parallels between U.S.-China trade tensions today and those of the 1980s. He explores how Cold War geopolitics shaped trade relations, what lessons China learned from Japan, and Xi Jinping's vision for the economy. Liu highlights China's shift towards a Ford-like industrial structure and critiques the Trump administration's use of tariffs, offering a historical context to current trade dynamics.

In this discussion, Andy Liu, a history professor at Villanova and author of 'T-War,' dives into the intricate trade dynamics between the U.S. and China, influenced heavily by Trump and Xi Jinping. They analyze Trump's historical dealings with Japan in the 80s, shedding light on how these experiences shaped his current tariff strategies. The conversation also unpacks Xi's rise from a privileged background during Deng Xiaoping's reforms. Liu highlights the shift in China's economy towards high-end products and critiques the current U.S. administration's communication with Beijing.