Recent statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan have dominated discussions in political circles in Washington. Is America’s China policy shifting? Is the White House adapting its approach based on feedback from Europe? FP executive editor Amelia Lester is joined by reporters Christina Lu, Jack Detsch, and Robbie Gramer for a wide-ranging discussion on U.S.-China relations.Suggested reading:Robbie Gramer and Christina Lu: Washington’s China Hawks Take FlightChristina Lu: Washington Doesn’t Want You to Call It DecouplingAdam Tooze: America Has Dictated Its Economic Peace Terms to China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie Gramer, a national security reporter for POLITICO, shares his insights on the crucial meeting happening in Saudi Arabia where U.S. and Russian officials are crafting a peace plan for Ukraine—without Ukrainian representation. He reveals the shifting dynamics in negotiations that have sidelined Ukrainian voices and raised concerns among European allies. Gramer also delves into the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, discussing whether a new diplomatic approach can effectively manage the unpredictable nature of Putin's strategies.

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