"During Trump's first term, he treated China as a strategic rival and often talked of checking its rise. His administration complained that China was seeking to challenge American power and erode American security and prosperity. But during his first year back in the White House, Trump in governing by whim and impulse with little strategic vision - has done lots to Make China Great Again. His shortsighted policies have enabled China to gain on, and at times move ahead of, the US in numerous ways."
"That was true when Trump's benighted crusade against scientific research weakened the US's competitive position vis-a-vis China. That was also the case when Trump so mucked up his trade war with China that Beijing emerged victorious after it forced Trump to back down. That was true, as well, when Trump ceded long-term leadership to China in several critical industries of the future, including electric cars, wind turbines and batteries."
Trump claimed during his first term to treat China as a strategic rival, yet actions in his first year back have strengthened China. Shortsighted policies weakened US scientific research and competitive position vis-à-vis China. A mismanaged trade war allowed Beijing to claim victory after forcing US concessions. The United States ceded long-term leadership in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and batteries. Aggressive moves toward Venezuela and Greenland and repeated insults to European allies have eroded the western alliance. A large multinational survey found Trump's policies reduce fear among traditional adversaries and increase distance felt by allies, collectively benefiting China's global standing.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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