Yong-Yong Chong, a scholar on Chinese politics from Yale, and Julian Gewurz, former director of China and Taiwan affairs at the White House, dive into the complexities of U.S.-China relations during the Trump era. They discuss escalating trade wars and the strategic responses from China, highlighting domestic reactions to U.S. tariffs and the balance of power. Their insights reveal the intricacies of diplomacy, media freedoms, and the global influence of reduced U.S. foreign assistance in shaping perceptions and strategic calculations.