Trump Holds Firm on Resolving Trade Deficit with China

Apr 16, 2025

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Meena Bose

Dr. Meena Bose, Hofstra University professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, was featured on Fox News Radio stations around the country, talking about President Trump’s unwillingness to negotiate with China on tariffs. He said that the United States’ trade deficit with China amounts to more than $1 trillion, and he’s not open to making a deal with them until that surplus is resolved.



Dr. Bose appeared on WTVN in Columbus, OH; KFTK in St. Louis, MO; WFRK in Florence, SC; WILS in Lansing, MI; WBAP in Dallas, TX; WJR in Detroit, MI; and WHO Des Moines, IA.

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Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

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