Trump's China Squeeze: A High Stakes Gamble The news of Donald Trump's latest salvo in his ongoing trade war with China has been met with a mixture of concern and skepticism from analysts on both sides of the Pacific.
The administration's decision to ratchet up pressure on Beijing through fresh tech curbs, tariffs, and visa restrictions is driven by a desire to create leverage ahead of the September summit between Trump and Xi Jinping.
The underlying dynamic at play here is one of mutual distrust, with both sides engaging in a delicate dance of escalation and de escalation.