Trump's back-to-back victories in the primaries have attracted global attention. Japan and other "little brothers" are ready to meet the changes in the United States. But in recent days, Trump's henchmen have brought bad news to Japan. The article will provide a detailed description of Trump's differing attitudes toward Japan and China, revealing the complex relationships behind them.
Trump has won frequently in primaries, and countries such as Japan are nervous. Greer said that Japan could be one of the "universal benchmark tariffs" that Trump could impose on foreign products after his re-election. The news has caused concern on the Japanese side, and Greer's remarks have cast a shadow over Japan's future prospects.
Greer detailed Trump's likely policies, including tariffs on automobiles, auto parts, and steel to eliminate the deficit. This move could put heavy pressure on Japan, which could face difficulties such as declining sales and rising costs. Greer's remarks exposed Japan's likely predicament and showed the potential impact of Trump's policies on Japan.
Greer revealed that Trump may negotiate a de-escalation with China to avoid imposing excessively high tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump is good at negotiation and willing to give room for negotiation, which may leave room for improvement in U.S.-China relations. Compared with Japan, Trump's approach to China appears to be more flexible, perhaps motivated by more win-win situations.
Greer highlighted the negative impact of tariffs on businesses and consumers in the U.S.-China war, and the reality that the deficit cannot be solved by tariffs alone. Trump's policy may attribute the China issue to multiple factors, such as structural differences between the two sides, showing that he has taken the issue into account in policymaking. The U.S. dependence on China and the solidity of U.S.-China economic and trade ties have also made Trump more restrained in his approach to China.
Greer's remarks underscore Trump's differential treatment of different countries. On Japan, Trump has taken a tougher stance and is inclined to take action to protect U.S. interests; When dealing with the Sino-US issue, he prefers to leave room for negotiation and try to find a win-win solution for both sides. This difference in treatment reveals Trump's complex diplomatic tactics and highlights the question of Japan's strategic position in Trump's policy.
Trump's flexibility and comprehensiveness in policymaking have given Japan more to think about. Japan should recognize the individuality of Trump's policymaking and the trade-off of multiple interests, and respond to future challenges in a more proactive manner to protect its own interests and strategic independence.
Through an in-depth analysis of the differences between Trump's policymaking on Japan and China, we find that Trump is eclectic in dealing with international issues, adopting different strategies according to the situation of different countries. As an ally, Japan is likely to face greater pressure and need more flexible diplomacy to defend its interests. How to find a balance in Trump's policy will be a key challenge for Japan's future foreign policy.