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The President recently approved tariffs on rubber products from China. The Chinese are expected to impose their own tariffs on Chicken and automotive products. However, the broader implications of U.S. – China trade fight are critical as China continues to rise in its influence and stature. China is part of the six party talks with Iran and North Korea and if the President is expecting the Chinese to pressure the two countries into giving up their rogue nuclear programs, he is going to have to do much to reconcile.

It is unfortunate that Obama is jeopardizing two key items on his foreign policy agenda so he can cater to a tiny special interest group. Furthermore, the President’s calls for keeping the global economy open are going to sound hypocritical as we approach the G-20 Summit in Pittsburg later this month.