President Trump’s Asia Trip: America First Strategy for China, Trade, and Global Security

Carla Sands and Adam Savit explain how President Trump’s Asia trip blends trade, defense, and diplomacy to protect American jobs and challenge China’s aggression.

What does “peace through strength” look like in the 21st century? In this episode, Dr. Carla Sands and Adam Savit explore how President Trump’s America First strategy is reshaping Asia’s balance of power.

They discuss tariffs, TikTok, rare earths, and the revitalization of U.S. manufacturing—plus why nations like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines are aligning with the United States to resist the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence.

“President Trump leads with peace through strength—and now, economy through strength as well.” — Carla Sands

“Economics and national security aren’t separate—they’re the same fight.” — Adam Savit