<2>Trump Makes Little Mention of China in the Longest State of the Union Speech
<3>U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, which lasted for 80 minutes, made little mention of China. The address, which was delivered on February 4, 2020, focused primarily on domestic issues and Trump’s re-election campaign.
<4>Despite the significance of the U.S.-China trade relationship, Trump only briefly mentioned China in his speech. He stated that the U.S. had “made a great deal” with China, but provided no further details.
<5>Trump’s lack of emphasis on China in his State of the Union address is noteworthy, given the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. The U.S. and China have been engaged in a trade war for over a year, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other’s goods.
<6>However, Trump’s visit to Beijing from March 31 to April 2 may signal a shift in his approach to China. During his visit, Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and discuss a range of issues, including trade and security.
<7>Trump’s visit to Beijing comes at a time when the U.S.-China relationship is at