Chris Padilla
@chrispadilla.bsky.social
Former technology executive, former U.S. government official, non-profit board member, dad, husband, and dog walker.
As President Trump and President Xi prepare to meet later this month, expectations are mixed — but the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As President Trump and President Xi prepare to meet later this month, expectations are mixed — but the stakes couldn’t be higher.
christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/prospects-...
christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/prospects-...
From an effective trade embargo in April to a series of compromises, postponements, and climbdowns in September. What is behind the dovish turn in Trump’s approach to China? My recent Substack explores what happened.
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China Policy Takes a Dovish Turn
From Confrontation to Compromise
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September 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
From an effective trade embargo in April to a series of compromises, postponements, and climbdowns in September. What is behind the dovish turn in Trump’s approach to China? My recent Substack explores what happened.
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
So far the Trump tariffs have been more bark than bite. But don’t be complacent… more is yet to come.
My analysis on Substack:
christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/rhetoric-a...
My analysis on Substack:
christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/rhetoric-a...
February 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
So far the Trump tariffs have been more bark than bite. But don’t be complacent… more is yet to come.
My analysis on Substack:
christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/rhetoric-a...
My analysis on Substack:
christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/rhetoric-a...
Nearly 5pm on the East Coast and no order yet on new tariffs. Am imagining the cage match going on today in Mar a Lago between Bessent, Navarro, Hassett, Lutnick, and others. Who will be the last one in the room before something gets signed? 🤷♂️🤔
February 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Nearly 5pm on the East Coast and no order yet on new tariffs. Am imagining the cage match going on today in Mar a Lago between Bessent, Navarro, Hassett, Lutnick, and others. Who will be the last one in the room before something gets signed? 🤷♂️🤔
North American trade war tomorrow? Here’s what I will be watching out for…
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Christopher Padilla on LinkedIn: White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come…
If 25% tariffs are actually imposed on Canada and Mexico tomorrow – and let’s wait and see what actually happens – it’s likely they will be imposed under IEEPA…
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January 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
North American trade war tomorrow? Here’s what I will be watching out for…
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The #Chiefs have been my team since going to my first game at 4 yrs old in Municipal Stadium in KCMO. The #Commanders were my adopted team until Dan Snyder wrecked the franchise. Wishing them both good luck today! #NFL
January 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The #Chiefs have been my team since going to my first game at 4 yrs old in Municipal Stadium in KCMO. The #Commanders were my adopted team until Dan Snyder wrecked the franchise. Wishing them both good luck today! #NFL
A new phase in America’s trade war with China is about to begin. But what is the strategy? Read more here: christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/breaking-c...
January 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A new phase in America’s trade war with China is about to begin. But what is the strategy? Read more here: christopherpadilla1.substack.com/p/breaking-c...
December 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
December 8, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Tariffs raise prices. That's it. That's what tariffs do. Everything else is bluster and window dressing.
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November 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Tariffs raise prices. That's it. That's what tariffs do. Everything else is bluster and window dressing.
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
Reposted by Chris Padilla
“.. USTR ‘was constructed by Congress. The only way it can be deconstructed is by Congress.’”
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Trump's plan to let Lutnick oversee trade office needs Congress' buy-in
Congress created the office of U.S. Trade Representative and has traditionally defended its independence.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:25 PM
“.. USTR ‘was constructed by Congress. The only way it can be deconstructed is by Congress.’”
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