Trump’s Call with Taiwan: A Diplomatic Gaffe or a New Start? - The New York Times
Mark Landler and Jane Perlez
Trump appeared to be confirming his intent to take a tougher line with the Chinese leadership across a broader range of issues — and further dampened hopes in Beijing that he might step back from the campaign rhetoric he has used, including threats of punishing trade tariffs.
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