James Carouso

James Carouso, a senior foreign policy adviser with 25 years at the U.S. Department of State, shares insights on the newly announced $13 billion rare earths deal and the AUKUS defense agreement between the U.S. and Australia. He highlights its significance in reducing U.S. reliance on China and the potential for Australia to boost onshore processing. They discuss the implications of tariffs, investment opportunities, and how this partnership might reshape trade dynamics, especially concerning China and steel tariffs. Carouso also reflects on past negotiations with Trump.