Experts: Trump's Policies May End Up Strengthening China's Global Position

One of Donald Trump's central campaign promises was to make America great again. However, a number of experts now suggest that the current direction of US foreign and trade policy may end up benefiting Beijing rather than Washington.

Trade Wars as a Risk Factor

The United States has recently made active use of trade war tools, including tariffs, to pressure other countries into more favorable terms. Experts point out that this approach risks alienating trade partners, pushing them to seek alternative partnerships — and China may seize this opportunity to present itself as a more stable and predictable economic partner.

Tension with Iran and Allies

Beyond the trade disputes, the situation is further complicated by conflict with Iran, adding instability to the international arena. At the same time, relations between the US and its traditional allies have been deteriorating. Such developments could weaken the position and influence the US has long enjoyed through its longstanding alliances.

Opportunities for Beijing

Experts conclude that this combination of factors — trade wars, the conflict with Iran, and worsening relations with allies — has opened up opportunities for China that it could only have dreamed of not long ago. This suggests that current US policy, intended to reinforce the country's international standing, may in fact produce the opposite effect — strengthening China's global influence in trade and diplomacy.