On The Defense and Aerospace Podcast, Patrick Cronin discusses the United States–China trade war, how tariffs could accelerate China’s approach to Taiwan, the importance of elections in the Asia Pacific, and the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan.

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US President Donald Trump reacts after signing executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)