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The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

The biggest obstacle to American understanding of China appears to be Washington’s seeming determination to misunderstand it, Paul Heer argues.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

"A China beginning to lose the underpinnings of its new-found international influence could prove even more dangerous," John Austin writes.

The success of ambitious states will be determined by their ability to shape global infrastructures and the cities they connect around the world.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.