Trump is talking wild again. After winning the Republican primary in Iowa, he went so far as to declare that if he were re-elected to the United States, he would impose tougher sanctions on China, including tariffs of up to 60 percent on all Chinese goods.
This is his latest wild move in the "war against China", and it is also his biggest bet under the "America First" policy.
Trump's "war against China" began in 2018 and has lasted for nearly six yearsFive rounds of tariff attacks were launched, involving nearly $300 billion worth of goods.
His purpose is to force China to make concessions in terms of intellectual property rights, technology transfer, etc., in order to narrow the United States' deficit and protect American industries.
He also tried to use the "China issue" to gain voter support and build momentum for his election.
However, it backfired, and his "** war" not only did not bring benefits to the United States, but caused losses to the United States and the global economy.
According to the United Nations report, the U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, resulting in U.S. consumersAn additional cost of about $46 billion per year is overpaidAnd most of the tariffs are passed on to American consumers.
At the same time, the ** deficit of the United States has not narrowed,Instead, it hit a 12-year high in 2020.
Farmers, manufacturing workers, exporters, and others in the United States have all been hit hard, and many have lost their jobs.
The "** war" of the United States has also triggered global disorder, affected the economic growth of many countries, and exacerbated the global gap between the rich and the poor.
Trump's "war against China" has not shaken China's confidence in developmentOn the contrary, it has stimulated China's ability to innovate independently.
In the face of US suppression, China has adhered to the strategy of focusing on dialogue and consultation, and at the same time accelerated its own high-quality development.
Demonstrated strong resilience and resilience during the pandemicTo become the world's leading economy to achieve positive growth.
China has also actively participated in multilateral cooperation, promoted the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and strengthened economic and trade exchanges with the European Union, ASEAN, Africa and other countriesA new development pattern has been constructed with the domestic cycle as the main body and the domestic and international cycles promoting each other.
Trump's "war against China" has not been echoed by the European Union and other allies, but has made the European Union and other countries less willing to cooperate with the United States.
The EU believes that"Decoupling" from China is neither feasible nor in the interests of EuropeTherefore, Europe did not follow the steps of the United States, but chose to maintain an attitude of dialogue and cooperation with China.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen has put forward the concept of "de-risking", emphasizing that Europe should strengthen its own economic resilienceInstead of engaging in "decoupling and chain breaking", it advocates the realization of "strategic autonomy".
From this point of view,Trump's "war against China" not only failed to achieve the goal he expectedInstead, he was put in an embattled predicament.
Despite Trump's attempts to narrow the U.S.-China deficit by imposing tariffs during his presidency,However, this approach has not had the desired results.
China's export market diversification strategy and the expansion of its domestic market have made it less dependent on the U.S. marketAnd consumers and businesses in the United States have to bear higher costs.
In addition, Trump's ** war has not received the support of the European Union. On the contrary, the unilateralist approach of the United States has caused ** in these countries, leading to tensions between the United States and its traditional allies.
Trump's "America First" policy has been criticized as short-sighted and selfish, ignoring the importance of international cooperation.
The paranoid nature of such policy could lead to a weakening of U.S. influence in global affairs, while undermining the stability and growth of the global economy.
For China, there is no need to be overly concerned about the possibility that Trump will re-enter the White House in the future.
China has the firm confidence and ability to deal with various challenges, and at the same time, it has the wisdom and charm to win international cooperation. China does not seek coercion from any country, nor does it accept pressure from any country.
China's voice represents the wealth of the world, not noise, and advocates the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, abandoning the zero-sum game mentality and striving for common development of all countries.
Trump's "war against China" strategy,It is seen as a gamble with little odds of winning, or rather an adventure with little foresight.
Its "America First" strategy has been criticized as a dangerous manifestation of paranoia and a misguided policy choice.
Not only did these actions not bring the expected benefits to the United States, but they caused damage to the United States and the global economy.