Paul Krugman

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

But the political calculus will, I suspect, change as the election gets closer. It will become impossible to deny that the deal was a bust; also, the chance for China to do him an electoral favor will evaporate. What if he goes into October still way down in the polls? 6/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 23, 2020

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

Trump's reaction has been all over the place. On one side, there's the "kung flu" desire to demonize China. On the other, reluctance to admit that he's been had and residual hope that Xi will somehow help him in November 5/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 23, 2020

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

One likely answer: scream about Chinese betrayal and go all in on trade war. It probably wouldn't work — the public has never been behind Trump here (see below). But when you're way down, you go for the Hail Mary pass 7/ https://t.co/IJoxTvOKrG — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 23, 2020