Summary
China changed its approach to U.S. tariffs under Trump’s second term.
Instead of reacting unpredictably, Beijing responded with targeted retaliation. It imposed tariffs on U.S. farm goods and blacklisted American companies.
Analysts said China prepared better this time by strengthening its economy and diversifying trade partners.
Unlike Canada and Mexico, which tried negotiating with Trump, China refused to engage directly. Its leaders said they would not appear weak or accept pressure from the U.S. but remained open to negotiations on equal terms.
Is it not a net benefit to China in that the US drawing inwards expands their global influence? And they must be laughing at what carnage Trump is inflicting on the North American auto sector at a time when China is surging ahead with EVs.
Yes they do benefit, but a 20% tariff on import from China will have impact on them too I assume? Do business get net more from their increasing trade with other region than the loss from US?