Donald Trump's trade policies are a dual threat to China; while they create short-term challenges through tariffs, his impact on international relations ultimately strengthens China's global position. Trump's approach has undermined the liberal international order and alienated US allies, allowing Xi Jinping to pursue China's national rejuvenation goal more effectively. This situation positions China favorably as it seeks to regain its historical preeminence. Consequently, while tariffs may hurt China economically now, Trump's broader geopolitical moves are turning into unintentional advantages for Chinese strategic ambitions.
Trump's tariff-led approach poses a near-term challenge to China, but his actions have simultaneously weakened the global standing and unity of democratic nations, benefiting Beijing.
Despite Trump's immediate trade threats, his broader actions have provided significant strategic advantages to China, aiding Xi Jinping in realizing the ambitions laid out in Xi Jinping Thought.
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