In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith sits down with Mitch Silk to explore the remarkable path that led him from a teenage job in a Florida restaurant to representing the United States at the highest levels of international trade negotiations.

Silk offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Trump administration's landmark Phase One trade agreement with China, sharing firsthand accounts from the negotiating table while examining the strategic challenges that continue to define the U.S.-China relationship. From trade and intellectual property to Taiwan, global energy, and economic diplomacy, this conversation provides valuable insight into America's evolving role on the world stage—and the relationships, leadership, and strategic thinking required to protect its interests.

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