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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 6 MIN

Fareeds take 'Trumps personal dealmaking worked in the Middle East. It wont with China'

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Fareed Zakaria argued that while President Donald Trump's theatrical, personal deal-making style may have achieved some success in the Middle East, it is fundamentally unsuited for dealing with China. He contends that the "art of the deal is no substitute for the architecture of strategy" and that China has the strength and resolve to resist Trump's approach, unlike some Middle Eastern countries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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