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Analysts and commentators see this move as part of a larger, intricate chess game. While Trump has recently brokered successful geopolitical deals—such as peace accords with Middle Eastern nations—his administration also remains engaged in a hot trade war with China, which is far from over.
The underlying issues include fears over China's ambitions regarding Taiwan, control of rare earth minerals, and technological dominance, especially in the semiconductor industry. Recently, China’s actions target U.S. companies such as Nvidia and Qualcomm, scrutinizing their acquisitions and halting market dominance by invoking concerns over antitrust and national security.