CommentTrump must avoid an 'ugly deal' with China
Beijing's bait may be tempting, but he should never trade away security
3D-printed model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chinese flag. While Trump is passionate about dealmaking, he must be careful not to trade U.S. security concessions for China's trade offers. © Reuters
HIROYUKI AKITA
February 15, 2025 17:00 JST
TOKYO -- Just a few weeks into Donald Trump's U.S. presidency, diplomatic and economic tensions between the U.S. and China are intensifying. On Feb. 4, Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on all imports from China, signaling that further increases may follow.