Slotkin warns Trump’s China summit is disastrous
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- Slotkin warned at a Politico event that Trump's China trip is "disastrous" and that he is "about to give away the farm."
- Coons argued Beijing is creating an aggressive, coercive, lawless international landscape that harms Americans, urging Trump to remember Xi Jinping before signing deals.
- Wyne said Trump's iconoclastic stance creates political space for fresh China policy debate, but warned Democrats risk legitimizing a Cold War narrative.
- Trump reduced restrictions on U.S. AI chip exports and encouraged Chinese investment, signaling a shift toward détente.
- Fischer described her recent congressional delegation to China as "quite successful," emphasizing trade talks and the importance of maintaining relationships.
- Pew Research reported 34% of Democrats now view Beijing favorably, a 16‑point increase since 2023, while a poll shows 83% oppose increased tariffs on Chinese imports.
Why it matters: The warning highlights a growing rift within the Democratic Party, where hawkish members fear Trump’s overtures could cede economic leverage, while progressive voices see a diplomatic opening; with 83% of Democrats opposing new tariffs, the debate could steer future trade and investment policy and affect U.S. leverage in Beijing.
