Economic Superpowers Collide: Trump’s Trade War and China’s Global Playbook

This source analyzes Donald Trump's trade war with China, arguing it was based on an underestimation of China's economic strength and global strategy. The text highlights America's financial vulnerabilities compared to China's substantial foreign assets and diminishing reliance on US markets. It suggests that Trump's tariffs may have inadvertently spurred China's economic advancement while burdening American consumers. Ultimately, the piece contrasts Trump's confrontational approach with Biden's more strategic efforts to bolster domestic resilience, concluding that China views the trade tensions as a long-term contest it can endure.