Would a "friendly" call fix the trade dispute between the U.S. and China? 🤔
Donald Trump suggests that a simple call to Xi Jinping, whom he calls "friend", 🤝 could resolve the trade dispute with China. This idea, while straightforward, evokes his previous diplomatic style. 📞 But the truth is that the trade relationship between both countries is a swarm of complex issues: subsidies, intellectual property, tariffs, and fierce technological competition 🖥️, especially in semiconductors. It's not a "he said, she said" situation that can be resolved with a chat. Historically, negotiations have been long and difficult, and verbal agreements rarely hold up over time. 📉 Additionally, the tensions go beyond the economic, touching on geopolitical issues like Taiwan 🇹🇼 and human rights. A call might calm the situation for a while, but would it achieve a lasting agreement that transforms the relationship? It's like trying to cover the sun with a finger. ☀️
