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Trump's Trade War: Will China Hawks Be Marginalized?

10/6/2025

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President Donald Trump shifted U.S. policy toward China by launching a trade war.
This marked a departure from decades of engagement with Beijing.
In his second term, some China hawks fear a softer stance as he pursues a China trade deal.
Advocates for stricter policy feel marginalized within the administration, and the tech industry's growing influence is cited as a factor.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump shifted U.S. policy toward China by launching a trade war.
This marked a departure from decades of engagement with Beijing.
In his second term, some China hawks fear a softer stance as he pursues a China trade deal.
Advocates for stricter policy feel marginalized within the administration, and the tech industry's growing influence is cited as a factor.