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The Indicator from Planet Money · May 18, 2026 · 9m
Taiwan arms sales, Board of Trade, and Chinamaxxing
This episode of The Indicator unpacks President Trump's recent trip to China, focusing on three key topics: the contentious issue of US arms sales to Taiwan, a proposed Board of Trade that could reshape economic relations, and the growing soft power strategy of 'Chinamaxxing'—China's campaign to maximize its global influence. The episode provides a concise look at the economic and diplomatic stakes of the visit.
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