Story perspectives

Former Officials Slam Trump's Uncoordinated China Policy

3/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Former Biden administration officials criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s China policy for lacking strategy and coherence.
At a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace event, Laura Rosenberger stated there is no integrated policy across U.S. government agencies.
The critique followed a delay in a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Rosenberger warned that Trump’s unilateral approach risks marginalizing allies and undermining U.S. influence.

1 of 1

Story summary

Former Biden administration officials criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s China policy for lacking strategy and coherence.
At a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace event, Laura Rosenberger stated there is no integrated policy across U.S. government agencies.
The critique followed a delay in a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Rosenberger warned that Trump’s unilateral approach risks marginalizing allies and undermining U.S. influence.