Ep 23 - Trivium Markets and Politics - On Protracted (Trade) War

In this week’s podcast, Trivium co-founders Andrew Polk and Trey McArver examine Beijing’s latest thinking on trade tensions with the US – as both sides settle in for a sustained confrontation. The two discuss:Whether Beijing has Trump’s numberThe shifting narrative on China’s ability to sustain hostilitiesConflicting reports as to whether China and the US are actively negotiatingChina’s patient approach to stimulus – with the recent Politburo meeting opting not to provide additional domestic economic supportThe Politburo study session on AI – and how China is trying to position itself globallyAs always, there’s lots to chew on!