Trump Tariff Fallout: U.S.’ Closest Allies Japan & South Korea Woo China | Will More Follow Suit?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war just triggered an unexpected alliance—China, Japan, and South Korea are joining forces. Is the U.S. pushing its closest allies straight into China’s arms? As April 2nd—Trump’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’—approaches, global markets are in freefall, and gold is hitting record highs. But who really wins and loses in this battle?

Japan and South Korea have long relied on U.S. trade, but now they’re cutting deals with China. Are America’s allies hedging their bets? What does this mean for supply chains, auto exports, and semiconductor dominance? And is Trump’s strategy backfiring, weakening U.S. influence while strengthening Beijing?

A world where Washington isn’t the center of global trade—is it happening faster than we think? On today's episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks it all down.

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[gamgyool]

If they ever team up, their GDP would already surpass the EU, and their combined influence in trade would be unparalleled.

[TheChampionofEnki]

The world is basically forming The Avengers on our asses. All these alliances that were previously thought impossible. Thanks Donald Trump.

[zoomay]

The enemy of my enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[goodphone]

Yes we are for liberation day but for Europe and others in the world!

[IceCream-]

Dethrone the Empire so it fall on the right side of history

[thomasleong]

The Question you should ask, is not...is China can be trusted, it is, can you be trusted to give a balanced opinion without anti China bias. Chinese ethic is all about honouring. That's why they always keep peace with humility and not peace with strength. See the difference?

[japper]

Would you stay silence if your best friend burn you house?

[chuasc]

Please don't be biased in your reporting and always try to smear China

[Richard-lub]

China is the biggest economy in Asia, when Chinese open their wallets, Asian countries can benefit greatly.

[TheBg]

No, India is Trump Ji's closest and dearest friend.

[mmmbop]

They followed the footsteps of India after QUAD was abandoned by USA.

[eugeneprice]

Canada, Mexico and the EU need to join BRICS

[thomaswilks]

Wild how when you ask for equal treatment people get mad.

[amitsarkar]

Reciprocal Tariffs is the fair Economic basis and the Equal rate can be 0%, 10%, 100%, as the partners want.

[peterchin]

Yes china can be trusted in an alliance. A case in point is BRICS. however the same cannot be said about India, in just the news presenter is curious about it.

[mellowmonsoon]

The reason why these countries got into trade agreements with USA was not because they are trustworthy but because of its market. It’s the same with China now. This is about business and India is not taking fast and agile decisions in working with China.

[glennlee-yw]

But the world is prepared . Oil and Lanterns days are long gone .

[hondajacka]

India will benefit greatly because Indians hold high level positions in US government and industry.

[StevenTang-fwnc]

Why no meeting between Donald & Xi could be expected soon ? Well, as to China, couldn't the reason be underlined by two Chinese slangs with English homophones to read like "Holland Fan" (Too Troublesome) & "France King" (Can't Be Bothered) ?!

[thebigg]

Dont wait until its over. US will be left with no one when this clown of a president is done with his term. All the countries will move on and will find better trading partners