How Trump’s tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China

By: Nick Schifrin and Zeba Warsi | PBS News Hour |

President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China, but these partners are also being targeted by U.S. trade policies. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Randall Schriver and Lyle Goldstein.

Randy commented that “We’re a distant power and we’re reliant on friends and allies for access…Any threat to Taiwan we’d want to at least be positioned to respond to. Whether or not we do so militarily is a political decision, but we want to be in position, and the Philippines is key to that.” 

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