Seamus Bruner, GAI’s Director of Research, joined host Chanel Rion to delve into the geopolitical dynamics of China’s influence in Latin America and the U.S. response under President Trump. He discusses Trump’s strategic moves, including his use of tariffs and immigration policies to counter China’s growing presence, particularly in resource-rich countries.
Bruner also covers the significant decision to terminate USAID, highlighting the redirection of funds from what he describes as a slush fund to more direct U.S. interests under Secretary of State Rubio’s oversight. Additionally, he discusses corporate interests and the return of manufacturing to the U.S., as well as the complex landscape of AI development, with a focus on the balance between innovation and regulation to maintain American dominance.