The tariff/trade conflict is fundamentally a power play to force other countries to choose sides in the US-China contest, not primarily about achieving objectively 'fair' trade deals or correcting trade imbalances in a traditional economics sense.
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Brent JohnsonEvidence Quote
“I think everything is ultimately about making America great and containing China. When we talk about Mexico and Canada, we're really talking about China. When we talk about Europe, we're really talking about China.”
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:17:41 AM
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