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The Geopolitical Ripple Effects of the US-China Trade Tensions

Introduction: A Dysfunctional Global Power Play

The dialogue kicks off with a stark critique: the United States has essentially turned into a rogue nation. Defined rhetorically, a rogue nation undermines international institutions, disobeys international law, initiates aggressive wars, and claims lands without legitimacy. These traits, attributed implicitly to the US, paint a picture of a nation not necessarily acting for global stability but pursuing self-interest at the expense of rule-based order.