By Andrew Mayeda (Original source Bloomberg)
“Michael Pillsbury has rock solid credentials as a China hawk. He’s been called the “leading authority” on America’s trade war opponent by none other than President Donald Trump.
So when Pillsbury says that U.S.-China relations are in fact improving, and will likely get even better after Trump meets his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Saturday, it’s worth paying attention –- especially for investors alarmed by the trade standoff between the world’s biggest economies.
The two leaders “have forged a very rich relationship” and their cooperation will likely deepen after their talks at this week’s Group of 20 meeting in Argentina, said Pillsbury, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and a defense official under presidents including Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. “Tariffs is not the only strand.”’
Click here to see more
Is Regime Change Possible? Niall Ferguson vs. Richard Haass
Is war with Iran necessary, or a catastrophic choice? Two of the West’s most prominent foreign-policy thinkers clash over the defining geopolitical questions of our…
Thought Leader: Niall Ferguson
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Explains Why You Should Take Your Shoes off at the Door
Whether it’s a cultural custom or hygiene preference, many households keep a strict no-shoes policy. But, how much healthier does it really keep us? Dr.…
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
Peter Zeihan: Iceland and Norway Ponder EU Membership
From WWSG speaker Peter Zeihan: The wheels over in Iceland and Norway are starting to turn. Both countries have much of what Donald Trump says…
Thought Leader: Peter Zeihan
Michael Pillsbury: Why U.S. Control of Greenland Deters China and Russia
Thought Leader: Michael Pillsbury
Michael Pillsbury Analyzes U.S. Nuclear Strategy
Thought Leader: Michael Pillsbury
Michael Pillsbury: Skeptical About China
Thought Leader: Michael Pillsbury
