John Bolton’s book, through explosive revelations told in detail, obliterates the notion President Trump was serious about forcing a fundamental overhaul of the U.S.-China relationship. Most damning, Bolton writes that Trump centered trade negotiations on his own reelection bid, explicitly seeking Xi’s help in his race. Then-National Security Adviser John Bolton stands alongside President Trump as he speaks during an Oval Office meeting in May 2018. Xi told Trump the move imperiled the relationship between the countries, and Trump floated including the matter in trade negotiations. Many observers see the action as aimed at state-owned Chinese companies, but it could also affect U.S. rivals of European companies.”Pocket changeAttorney General William Barr.

Source: Washington Post June 18, 2020 12:10 UTC