In South Korea, it’s 46 percent compared with 88 percent for the Obama White House. Sure, Kim’s regime is lashing out in anger that the White House called off talks. A typical administration wouldn’t shake down allies such as South Korea for protection money, Tony Soprano-style. ADAnd, really, would India’s Narendra Modi have grabbed power in Kashmir or targeted Muslim immigration if Hillary Clinton were in the White House? In broader terms, the trade war is winning Washington little affection in Asia.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2020 17:26 UTC