Asia-Pacific
What did the US and China just agree to exactly?
A vague new trade deal revives stalled negotiations, but with lingering mutual mistrust, stability remains elusive
June 13, 2025
trade
Asia-Pacific
An unexpected pawn: Vietnam's key role in Trump's trade war
Facing steep US tariffs and rising Chinese assertiveness, Hanoi has responded with a careful balancing act
May 13, 2025
Asia-Pacific
US-China trade war: Escalate to de-escalate to escalate?
Even if Trump lowers tariff heat he says he wants to force the rest of the world to choose one team or the other
April 25, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Vietnam's fortunes actually take a dramatic turn, and not for worst
For the US, maintaining robust relations with Hanoi are paramount for maintaining influence in the South China Sea
April 15, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Targeting China, Biden fires a big tech salvo at the entire world
The administration divides the globe, putting both friends and adversaries into tiers slated for new chip export restrictions
January 14, 2025
Washington Politics
Trump loves tariffs but expect a more complicated trade policy
The incoming president is filling his team with repatriators, decouplers, and derailers when it comes to China and the world
December 23, 2024
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