Mitchell A. Silk

Mitchell A. Silk served as assistant secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Treasury during the first term of President Donald Trump. His forthcoming book, "A Seat at the Table: An Inside Account of Trump’s Global Economic Revolution," will be published by Post Hill Press in September 2025. Read More

Trump, Bessent can leverage TikTok negotiations to counter China's rare earth dominance

Opinion September 24

Trump, Bessent can leverage TikTok negotiations to counter China's rare earth dominance

China controls 70% of global rare earth mining and 90% of refining capacity, using these materials as leverage in trade negotiations with the United States.

Trump learns a lesson grounded in faith, how best to stand tough on trade with China

Opinion August 24

Trump learns a lesson grounded in faith, how best to stand tough on trade with China

President Trump adopts two-pronged China strategy using tariffs to rebuild manufacturing while negotiating from strength to counter economic coercion tactics