18 Jun Trump Made His Move in the Tariff War… and the Dragon Blinked, Because China Lost Its Strategic Position
By, Jesús Romero. Co-Founder & Senior Fellow, MSI² I. Introduction: The Unexpected Agreement. On June 11, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a surprising trade agreement with China. The deal included asymmetric tariffs, early access to rare earth minerals, and the continuation of student visas for Chinese...