The article suggests that President Trump should leverage recent tariff disruptions to secure significant trade deals, boosting U.S. economic goals and reinstating the nation's reputation as a reliable trading partner. Despite concerns about China's influence and its Belt and Road Initiative, Xi Jinping aims to position China as the 'responsible' superpower in East Asia. Failing to act quickly could push other countries into closer ties with China, benefitting Xi amid his ongoing regional tours for trade and security agreements.
One thing's for sure: Beijing would love Trump to stick to the current chaotic course, as it'll make Xi Jinping far more popular than he is now at home and abroad.
Xi's pitch in Vietnam is that he runs the 'responsible' superpower, sniffing, 'There are no winners in a trade war, or a tariff war.'
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