The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to economically isolate China by engaging in tariff negotiations with over 70 countries.
The strategy aims to prevent Chinese firms from operating within these nations and to block China from using them as intermediaries to bypass U.S. tariffs, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal
This approach marks a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, moving from multilateral agreements to bilateral deals that pressure allies to choose sides in the escalating trade conflict with China.
The administration’s tactics include tying tariff relief to loyalty, urging countries to ban Chinese firms from their markets and ports, as reported by The Times.
The economic decoupling between the U.S. and China has already begun to impact global trade. The World Trade Organization projects that U.S.-China trade will nearly cease in 2025, with global goods trade expected to shrink by 0.2%, reversing the prior year’s 3% growth.
While some countries, like Japan, are engaged in serious talks with the U.S., others are left uncertain about the administration’s intentions. The selective engagement and lack of clear communication have raised concerns among diplomats, as noted by Politico.
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