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Obsession with 'overtaking China': America needs to halt its self-destructive course

Legislation Proposed Half a Decade Ago Illustrates U.S.'s Emotional, Disorganized, and Inconsistent Response Towards "China Fear"

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Obsession with 'overtaking China': America needs to halt its self-destructive course

Say goodbye to getting beat by a weaker opponent when you've got these in your arsenal! That's the unyielding rule of war, according to Sun Tzu.

But what about Donald Trump? Critics are quick to point fingers at his chaotic style, but hear us out. While Trumps' methods may come off as reckless, he's not alone in his questionable approach when dealing with China.

Fast forward to 2020, when Trump was on a political hiatus. In steps the Democrats, introducing a bill coded H.R. 6690, which later became H.R. 947. At first glance, it seemed this bill was all about promoting trade and consumer protection between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

However, for specifics on this 2020 bill, you'll want to dive into the legislative records or documents from that time frame. It's essential to clarify that the current H.R. 947 in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) focuses on a different matter, titled the "Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act." Sponsored by Representative Keating.

If you're looking for legislation related to trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico, consider exploring the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This trade agreement, which replaced NAFTA, includes, among other things, provisions for consumer protection, market access, and trade facilitation across the three nations. Keep in mind that pouring over the details of the USMCA would provide more insight into this topic!

  1. Donald Trump's controversial approach to dealing with China in politics, reminiscent of Sun Tzu's unyielding rule of war, was further highlighted when the Democrats introduced H.R. 6690 in 2020, aimed at promoting trade and consumer protection.
  2. The bill, later amended and named H.R. 947, had specifics that required delving into legislative records or documents from that time frame.
  3. Interestingly, the current H.R. 947 in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) focuses on a different matter, titled the "Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act," sponsored by Representative Keating.
  4. For legislation related to trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico, one might consider exploring the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA and includes provisions for consumer protection, market access, and trade facilitation.
  5. Pouring over the details of the USMCA would provide more insight into the intricacies of trade policy and its impact on arts, culture, and diplomatic relations between the participating countries.
  6. War-and-conflicts aside, understanding policy-and-legislation related to trade can shed light on the complex relationship between trade, general-news, and even the broader global cultural exchange, as facilitated by arts and diplomacy.
Five-year-old legislation symbolizes the turmoil, confusion, and irrationality that characterize Washington's response to its 'China concern'.

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