The US and the international order. Two approaches in recent years. First, Trump consistently dismantling or ignoring it in belief American power is greater outside its limits
Problem was without the guidance of the existing order, policy became lost and erratic. What was the goal in confronting China? Either a random one like the trade deficit or no goal at all
Now Biden: recover the international order as created by the US. American power greater in that framework and it also provides stable guidance, north star and compass. But...
Sense that international order is not working and may make the US vulnerable has not disappeared. Biden administration seems decided to pursue an activist, political approach to supply chains for example, rather than leaving them to the rules of trade and investment
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