Trade once anchored the US-China relationship—but can it still serve as a bridge in an era of deepening rivalry?

In this episode of the Foreign Press Podcast, AFPC-USA speaks with Merle Hinrich, chair and founder of the Hinrich Foundation, about the growing trust deficit between the world's two largest economies. Joining the conversation is Ana Swanson, international trade reporter for The New York Times, who explores how globalization gave way to geopolitical competition. They discuss the fallout from President Donald Trump's recent visit to China, rising protectionism, industrial policy, rare earth export controls, and the future of global trade, analyzing whether the old model of engagement has come to an end.