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Trump, Tariffs, and a Superpower Without Credibility
By Michael Schiffer
Through public reversals, shifting deadlines, and contradictory signals, U.S. credibility – and thus the ability to negotiate its way out of the trade war – has significantly eroded.
The Implications of South Korea’s Placement on the US DOE’s Sensitive Country List
By Troy Stangarone
South Korea is the only U.S. ally on the list. What will it mean for the relationship, and for South Korea?
What Did US Businesses Have to Say About Trump’s Tariffs?
By Gabriel Corsetti
Before the tariffs, businesses took advantage of a public comment period to lay out the dangers of a trade war. It seems clear that the Trump administration didn’t take their concerns into account.
Ending China’s De Minimis Exception Brings 3 Benefits for Americans
By Erik Durneika
President Trump’s executive order ending the de minimis rule for China is set to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, safeguard public health, and advance human rights efforts.
China Doesn’t Fear Tariffs. It Fears a Credible US Industrial Strategy.
By Li Qiang
Tariffs alone cannot undo decades of offshoring. Without a complementary labor strategy and industrial policy in the United States, China's manufacturing advantage will remain intact.
After FM Phone Call, Are Pakistan-US Ties on the Mend?
By Muhammad Murad
The first call between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio was another encouraging sign, but great uncertainty remains in the bilateral relationship.
Vietnam Pledges to Crack Down on Illicit Transshipment of Chinese Goods: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The Trump administration claims that Vietnam's lopsided trade surplus with the U.S. has been inflated by fraudulently rerouted goods from China.
The Case for the US and Bhutan to Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations
By Abhinav Seetharaman
Conditions are ripening to establish official Bhutan-U.S. ties, a goal supported by three trends: tourism, high-level communication, and the strengthening India-U.S. relationship.
The Modern Triumvirate: Trump, Xi, and Musk
By Bonnie Girard
U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Elon Musk are closely intertwined with one another's interests.
Trump’s Subtle Shift on China: From Economic Coercion to Military Confrontation
By Jiachen Shi
Trump may not entirely rule out a deal with Beijing, but the ongoing stalemates in Ukraine and Gaza are pushing him to seek breakthroughs elsewhere.
AI vs Art: Studio Ghibli Edition
By Khyati Singh
The challenges posed by AI-generated art necessitate a multifaceted approach that includes revising existing laws, implementing safeguards, and encouraging ethical practices.
Vietnam in US-China Trade Tensions
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nguyen Khac Giang
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