Harcourt critiques Trump’s Xi strategy, linking it to China-Iran ties and contrasting it with Albanese’s UN reception
Professor Tim Harcourt says Donald Trump’s engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping reflects more than the relationship between Washington and Beijing.
Harcourt points to China’s economic and energy links with Iran as one factor shaping Trump’s approach, while arguing the US president also sought to build rapport with Xi.
He says the summit provided an opportunity for Trump to project American influence, contrasting the high-profile meeting with the reception given to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the United Nations.
