Xi Jinping's charm offensive against Trump's crippling tariffs

Xi Jinping's charm offensive against Trump's crippling tariffs

Friday, Apr 18, 2025  
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia. Xi tried to woo them in the face of global uncertainty caused by the US President's tariffs. But many countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia, have strong business relations with America.  Some have already reached out to Washington, hoping to negotiate a deal during the 90-day pause on tariffs.  So, did Xi Jinping succeed in winning support against Donald Trump's trade barriers?

Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Shaun Rein - Director, China Market Research Group
Deborah Elms -- Head, Trade Policy Hinrich Foundation
Paolo Von Schirach - President, Global Policy Institute