Trump's potential aim: Resolving conflicts in Ukraine and the Mideast to prioritize focusing on China, according to Aakar Patel.
In the realm of international politics, the foreign policy of former U.S. President Donald Trump towards China has been a subject of significant discussion and debate. Trump's strategy, characterised by protectionism, great power competition, and pragmatic diplomacy, has profoundly impacted the global economic order and geopolitical stability.
Trump's approach towards China was primarily aimed at rebalancing trade relations to protect U.S. economic interests, safeguard technological leadership, and maintain geopolitical influence. His policies involved imposing and then partially easing extremely high tariffs on Chinese goods, pursuing technology restrictions to hinder China's advanced sectors, but simultaneously softening stances on sensitive issues like Taiwan and export controls [1][2][3].
The impact on global politics is significant. Trump's aggressive "America First" agenda accelerates a power struggle primarily between Washington and Beijing to shape the emerging global order, exposing global dependencies and fracturing multilateral frameworks [4]. His trade war and push to rewrite trade rules challenge the post-WWII multilateral system, creating uncertainty and competitive restructuring worldwide [2][4].
This dynamic also risks increasing geopolitical tensions and potential conflicts, as economic and technological contestations between the two superpowers test their strategic resilience without a clear framework to manage rivalry peacefully. Mixed signals—such as pursuing denuclearization talks with China while enforcing trade confrontations—add complexity to global security calculations and alliances, including impacting U.S. relations with other key regional players like India [5].
One of the most notable instances of Trump's foreign policy towards China was his decision to allow Ukraine to use US-made missiles to attack deep inside Russia in November 2024, which ended the continuous bombing of Gaza with a peace deal forced by Trump in January 2025 [6]. This peace deal, however, has raised concerns about Ukraine having to capitulate to Russia after the ending of US backing.
Trump's open threat to Brics against using currencies other than the dollar is another part of the plan to keep China under control. His aim was primarily to ensure America retains its global dominance [7].
In a stark warning, the head of the largest US bank, JP Morgan CEO, issued a statement in October 2024, highlighting the risk of World War 3 due to the Ukraine war, genocide in Gaza, and the rise of China [8].
As we move forward, it is crucial to monitor the evolving dynamics between the U.S. and China, and their implications for the global order. The chair of Amnesty International India, @aakar_patel, will continue to provide insightful perspectives on these developments.
References:
- Trump's China policy: A transactional and unpredictable approach
- Trump's Trade War and the Future of Globalization
- The US-China Trade War: An Overview
- The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on the Global Economy
- The U.S.-China Relationship: A Complicated Partnership
- Trump's Peace Deal in Gaza and its Implications for Ukraine
- Trump's Dollar Hegemony: Keeping China in Check
- JP Morgan CEO Warns of Risk of World War 3
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