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The Trump and Biden administrations are related as successive U.S. executive branches that have demonstrated both continuity and divergence in foreign policy, trade, and security strategies, as evidenced by their shared implementation of economic security measures [1], the maintenance of tariffs [2], [3], and [4], and their respective approaches to the Quad [5] and military actions in Yemen [6], [7], [8].
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Transatlantic relations and European strategic autonomy in the ... - FIIA fiia.fi 6 facts
claimThe Biden administration's foreign policy model prioritizes addressing a perceived crisis of US leadership and international governance over simply reversing the policies of the Donald Trump administration.
claimUnder the 'Benign neglect' model, the Biden administration would adopt a China-centric approach, accepting the great-power competition paradigm established during the Trump administration while remaining open to consultation with European allies.
claimThe Biden administration is unlikely to prioritize addressing disagreements with European partners regarding digital tax or data privacy because these issues offer fewer benefits for the goal of competing with China.
claimThe Biden administration assumes that avoiding the rhetoric and actions of the Trump administration and restating support for NATO will be sufficient to restore faith in US leadership and align allies with its China policy.
claimThe Biden administration seeks to prioritize democracy, leadership, and human rights in US foreign policy, explicitly aiming to repudiate the neglect of these values observed during the Trump administration.
claimUnder the 'Benign neglect' model, transatlantic relations would likely see a thawing compared to the previous four years, as the Biden administration would avoid the divisive rhetoric and actions used by the Trump administration toward European allies.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 3 facts
accountThe United States conducted two military campaigns against Houthi positions and weapons arsenals in Yemen: one under the Biden Administration in 2024, and another under the Trump Administration in the previous year.
accountThe U.S. conducted two American-led campaigns against Houthi positions and weapons arsenals in Yemen: one under the Biden Administration in 2024, and one under the Trump Administration in the previous year.
accountThe United States conducted two American-led military campaigns against Houthi positions and weapons arsenals in Yemen: one under the Biden Administration in 2024, and another under the Trump Administration in the previous year.
Talking Points: US–China Competition and the International Order usali.org 2 facts
claimThe United States implemented economic security measures against China during the Trump and Biden administrations, including regulating Chinese investment and restricting the export of important goods and technology.
claimThe first Trump administration initiated the institutionalization of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), and the Biden administration continued this strategy.
World Trade Without the US | Cato Institute cato.org 1 fact
claimThe Trump administration pursued bilateral mercantilist trade agreements based on economic bullying and coercion, while the Biden administration showed no interest in concluding new trade agreements.
The EU's Open Strategic Autonomy and the challenge of ... globalpolicyjournal.com 1 fact
claimThe European Union Chips Act replicates a reshoring strategy similar to that pursued by the United States Chips and Science Act under the Trump and Biden administrations.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
measurementBetween 1995 and 2022, five US administrations (Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden) sanctioned 11 Iranian proxy groups in five countries and 89 leaders from 13 groups supported by Tehran.
How China is responding to escalating strategic competition with the ... brookings.edu 1 fact
claimThere is a convergence of views among Chinese experts that there will be continuity in the strategic orientation of the United States toward China during the transition from the Trump administration to the Biden administration.
Why the US and the WTO should part ways - CEPR cepr.org 1 fact
accountThe Biden administration maintained most of the tariffs imposed by the first Trump administration, including China-specific tariffs and steel tariffs, and continued to block the appointment of new members to the WTO Appellate Body.
Competing with China Explained: What Americans Need to Know rand.org 1 fact
claimThe securitization of economic and trade relations with China under both the Trump and Biden administrations has created leverage for the new U.S. administration to negotiate more favorable terms for U.S. businesses and interests.
Climate Shocks Are Redefining Energy Security energypolicy.columbia.edu 1 fact
perspectiveKate Guy acknowledges that the Biden administration made progress on climate resilience investments, but argues that the Trump administration and Congress must continue and expand upon these efforts.
U.S.-China Relations Enter a New Phase of Strategic Rivalry thesciencesurvey.com 1 fact
claimThe Biden administration established semiconductor export restrictions, while the subsequent Trump administration adopted a more aggressive and punitive approach to these restrictions.
The price of protectionism: Understanding the economic tradeoffs of ... statestreet.com 1 fact
accountThe first Trump administration and the Biden administration initiated tariff actions targeting steel and aluminum (2018 onward), Chinese imports (2018 onward), European aircraft and agricultural products (2019-2021), and solar panels (2018 onward).
U.S. Trade and Tariffs: A Long-Term Perspective - UW-Stevens Point | blog.uwsp.edu 1 fact
accountThe Biden administration maintained the tariffs on China that were initiated by the Trump administration, despite a decline in tariffs in 2020.