The only reasonable, rational and constructive way to take on China in a trade war would have been in conjunction with global allies --- which we no longer have.
China only has to wait for the USA to surrender and for Trump to figure out a way he can try to declare victory.
Previously, they were in a holding pattern --- waiting to access the economic impact.
But now the tables have turned. All indications are that tariffs hurt US consumers more than Chinese producers.
https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/13/chinas-global-e...
The only reasonable, rational and constructive way to take on China in a trade war would have been in conjunction with global allies --- which we no longer have.
China only has to wait for the USA to surrender and for Trump to figure out a way he can try to declare victory.