This is the real reason for Trump's visit to China

This is the real reason for Trump's visit to China

Author: Ben Norton May 14, 2026 Duration: 31:21
Donald Trump took a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping. He was joined by the CEOs of a dozen top US corporations, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Tim Cook of Apple, Larry Fink of BlackRock, and Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone. Ben Norton explains how Beijing won the trade war that was started by Washington, how China has significant leverage (in manufacturing, supply chains, critical minerals, and rare earths), and how the US economy is in a very bad state. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7MnTzKOANg Topics 0:00 Trump's visit to China 0:27 US trade war backfired 1:25 Trump joined by top CEOs 1:56 Elon Musk 2:20 Jensen Huang of Nvidia 2:47 Tim Cook of Apple 2:58 BlackRock and Blackstone 3:22 More CEOs with Trump 4:17 US CEOs meet Xi Jinping 5:31 USA is an oligarchy 6:23 China's massive market 6:57 Nvidia lost Chinese market 8:02 China's self-sufficiency drive 9:15 Manufacturing superpower 10:50 Tesla EVs made in Shanghai 11:25 US tariffs on Chinese EVs 12:21 China has the upper hand 13:00 US trade war 14:42 China-US trade 16:08 Rare earth elements 17:07 Critical minerals 18:18 New supply chain efforts 18:59 Pax Silica 19:41 Why US rhetoric changed 20:40 Iran war 22:51 US sanctions on China 24:20 Inflation in USA 25:41 Trump is very unpopular 26:33 K-shaped economy 27:25 Inequality 28:05 China exported deflation 29:31 US tariffs boost inflation 30:27 China in stronger position 31:07 Outro

Trying to make sense of international headlines often feels like seeing only the ripples on the water's surface, without understanding the powerful currents moving beneath. Geopolitical Economy Report, hosted by journalist Ben Norton, dives into those deeper forces. This isn't just a recap of the day's events; it's a dedicated exploration of how economic systems, historical context, and raw power politics fundamentally shape global conflicts and alliances. Each episode builds on the work of the independent news outlet of the same name, translating its original journalism and analysis into a compelling audio format. You'll hear detailed discussions that connect financial policies to social movements, or trace the historical roots of a modern trade war, always with an eye toward understanding the larger, changing structure of the world. For anyone tired of superficial news cycles and seeking a more substantive, connected perspective on why nations and institutions act the way they do, this podcast offers a crucial and clarifying lens. Tune in for a regular dose of context that the mainstream frequently overlooks.
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