Peter Harrell
Coverage of Peter Harrell in the Nexus archive.
- What smart people are saying about Trump's ban on new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration banned new imports of advanced robotic devices and power inverters from China, citing 'unacceptable safety risks' to national security. Experts in policy, tech, and venture capital have expressed support, arguing the ban could strengthen U.S. robotics supply chains and domestic industry.
- Trump edges back to tariff maximalism to sway trade talks
President Trump is considering imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, dairy, and alcohol to pressure Canada during USMCA trade negotiations. The move risks legal challenges and strains the US-Canada alliance, with Republican lawmakers expressing concerns over the tactic. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and officials reject US demands for concessions, citing political support for resisting Trump's pressure.
- Back to the Future in Beijing
President Trump attended a summit in Beijing where he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping exchanged rhetoric about opening China's markets to American corporations, echoing language from the 1990s-2000s era of US-China engagement. However, the article notes this nostalgia masks a fundamental shift: the two countries are now structural antagonists competing for dominance in transformative technologies like AI and quantum computing, with Trump's administration building managed trade systems rather than pursuing genuine market opening.