Tag: exceptionalism
Trade tariffs – does the geopolitical turmoil signal China’s return?
The current pace and flux of geopolitics continue to disrupt markets, keeping investors worldwide on tenterhooks. The US/China relationship, in particular, is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. In a way, it is the axis around which other global events are turning.
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold
The idea of American Exceptionalism has been a favourite rhetorical device of US presidents since the days of John F. Kennedy. It goes beyond conveying the sense that the country is richer and more powerful than other countries, but also that its unique culture and historical path render its destiny superior.
