How Much Has Trump Changed His Position on China? (opens in new tab)

U.S. President Donald Trump came into office with tough talk on China, including promises to enact huge tariffs on China and erect a new trade regime, “aggressive new restrictions” on Chinese ownership of American land, an end to fentanyl trafficking, and more. Now the White House seems to be softening its tone, and moderating its actions against Beijing. How significantly has the Trump administration changed its positioning on China? Has the President “gone soft”? And, if so, what are the co...