Trump’s trade war shifts from shakedown to lock-in

The Trump administration is pivoting from its initial aggressive trade tactics to a more entrenched strategy focused on securing long-term benefits for the US in international trade. This shift underscores a desire to ensure that the US not only maintains but also profits from its global influence. By emphasizing the idea that the US "gets paid" for its superpower services, the administration seeks to establish a more sustainable economic framework that benefits the nation in the long run. This change in approach could have significant implications for global trade dynamics and US economic policy.