https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/us-and-china-end-summit-with-100-day-plan-to-boost-trade-and-cooperation/2017/04/07/5d3d923c-1bc9-11e7-855e-4824bbb5d748_story.html?utm_term=.ef53791f6ee7
The two nations had a 2 day long presidential summit, where they talked about the cooperation and trade between the two countries. Trumps advisors said that the goal from the US said was to have a increase in exports from US to China. Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said there was "acknowledgment" from the Chinese side "that we do need to get to a more balanced trade environment." The US militaries response to the Syrian president, which was sending 59 tomahawk missiles from US warships threw a wild card into the summit. Xi was not rattled by the attack because Xi expressed an appreciation because President Trump let him know of the attack, and explained the rational of it and he understood that he understood that such a response is necessary when people are killing children. President Trump is trying to send a message to the Chinese, that the North Koreans are trying to weaponize intercontinental ballistic missiles, and that they will use it against the US and its people. He also stated that if he is pushed into a corner he will use military response and go into war with the Korean Peninsula. President Trump wants to show the world that he is willing todo what President Obama was not willing to. He also wants to prove that he isn't a president businessmen, that he will use military action without hesitation when he believes it is necessary todo so.
Do you think President Trump is willing to use nuclear powers to respond if a country like North Korea were to launch a attack on US soil?
Do you think it was right of President Trump to launch huge attack on syria that used a total of 59 tomahawk missiles?
Do you think what President Trump told Xi is a threat to the republic of china?
I think Trump definitely would be willing to use nuclear power in response to North Korea if they ever did launch an attack on the US due to his past actions with Syria. I think that he could've used more peaceful ways to deal with the Syrian issue, but it makes sense especially due to the fact that they were killing children. And no, I don't believe that what he told Xi poses any threat to China at all. If anything, they're threatening North Korea, but not China.
ReplyDeleteTrump's use of missiles to strike in Syria is what the Obama administration never could fully bring itself to do. At some point, Trump is using his belief that enough is enough for the horrors that have happened and perhaps this will even change his address of other issues surrounding the war. As for North Korea, there is no doubt he will strike back to the defense of our nation, but with dire costs. Talking with Xi economically and politically is the peaceful step needed for Korea, while brute force in Syria was the message needed to be sent in that situation.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that Trump will be willing to use nuclear weapons if North Korea ever attacked the US. I do not think it was right for Trump to launch a huge missile attack because there are more peaceful ways to settle this conflict.
ReplyDeleteI think that Trump's response to the crisis in Syria is not what we are used to because it is very different from how Obama responded to situations like this.
ReplyDeleteI think that if the US is threaten or attacked by North Korea, Trump will not hesitate to retaliate.
ReplyDeleteThe attack on Syria was an idea that was there prior but Trump was the one to have it go ahead. If there is going to be any action taken that hints at a war, I believe Trump will not hesitate to start it off himself.
ReplyDeleteI think that Trump increasing the military budget is sort of a premonition of what is to come. He is giving more money to the military because he obviously plans to use it. If given the opportunity Trump will not tread lightly, he will be agressive with his response.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Thomas that the attack on Syria was an idea that presented to Obama just did not take it. Trump has been saying he is going to act on his words and not just talk about it. I do not think Trump would launch a nuclear strike on North Korea if they attacked the US although he would retaliate with an act of war.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Trump was mostly supported by voters that wanted change in the U.S., and here's indication that Trump will drastically change not only America's foreign policies but also possibly foreign countries themselves. I personally don't support the military actions our president has implemented, but this is what the U.S. voted for, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that Trump would take nuclear action against North Korea if they were to attack US Soil. However, considering all of the failed missile attempts from NK, I'm highly sure that they will never be able to accomplish something like that. I can agree and disagree with the missile launches. I believe that doing something about what is happening in Syria is what needs to be done. What the right choice is, is what most people do not know.
ReplyDeleteI think that if the US is attacked Trump will not hold back, and in most situations that just wont be good
ReplyDeleteDeveloping a healthy relationship with China can boost the US economy; however, it does not help with improving the relationship between the US and North Korea. If anything it will make North Korea lose their trust in China. But if the US does not make an effort to be friends with China, the relationship between the US and North Korea will not get any better as well, so eventually this hostile situation can escalate to war.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't put it passed Trump if he decided to use the nuclear powers due to what I have seen of him before, which is actually scary. I do not think it is right for Trump to launch an attack on Syria and that killed many people and children.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think trump is willing to use nuclear power to defend the US. I do not think it was necessary because it killed more civilians than bad people.
ReplyDeleteI feel that Donald Trump would use nuclear power if US was attacked especially country like North Korea, for example how he made decision to bomb Afghanistan and Syria
ReplyDeleteIf the US is attacked Trump will not hesitate to strike back
ReplyDeleteI believe that Trump would not hesitate to use nuclear power if the US is attacked.
ReplyDeleteIts good that Trump reaching out to other countries. However, it may effect on how north korea will see the US. causing a wider gap between us
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