Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When it comes to Trump’s China policy, the trade deficit is the administration’s top priority. Taiwan, AI, fentanyl, and every other agenda item comes second to the “beans, beef, and Boeings,” explains Rana Mitter.

Watch the full interview here: foreignpolicy.com/live/rana-mitter-trump-xi-summit