Opinion Backs Trump’s 2nd-Term China Policy as Best Chance to Avoid a New Cold War
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 17
Opinion Backs Trump’s 2nd-Term China Policy as Best Chance to Avoid a New Cold War
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 17
A new opinion column argues Trump may have the right instincts on China, despite sharply criticizing much of his second-term foreign policy.
The piece says a more pragmatic U.S.-China approach could reduce the risk of a new Cold War, making China the one major arena where Trump’s policy may prove constructive.
That endorsement is framed against what the columnist calls reckless moves elsewhere, including threats toward Greenland and Canada, steep tariff hikes and the Iran war.
The broader takeaway is that stabilizing ties with Beijing could become a rare area where Trump’s otherwise chaotic foreign policy delivers a strategic benefit.
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