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Trump's Successful Foreign Policy Objectives
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The Trump administration's foreign policy objectives focused on China and its trade war with tariffs. Despite the attention brought to China, Xi Jinping's priority was to take control of Taiwan, a move seen as troubling to Beijing.
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The Trump administration's foreign policy was objectively successful, particularly in convincing countries about the major threat posed by China; however, Beijing is troubled by the US's shift in position on Taiwan.
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The Trump administration's foreign policy was objectively successful, particularly in convincing countries about the major threat posed by China; however, Beijing is troubled by the US's shift in position on Taiwan. The economic entanglement between China and the US maintains a relationship of mutual dependence despite their rivalry.
ChapterTrump's Successful Foreign Policy Objectives
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker warns that economic interdependence does not prevent conflict and countries can decouple quickly once the conflict begins.
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The speaker warns that economic interdependence does not prevent conflict and countries can decouple quickly once the conflict begins. The need to spot patterns and act as an agent of change to steer things towards a positive outcome is emphasized.