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Is America handing China the keys to the palace?

Thursday, 28 August 2025, written by Andy Langenkamp

Markets shrug at Trump’s attack on Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Yet it’s another blow to America’s reputation and foundations. Is this accelerating the shift of power toward China?

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