Why 'America First' might not be enough: Rethinking Trump’s China strategy for 2025 | DW News

Donald Trump is promising an “America First” foreign policy, with tariffs on China and Europe, and pressure on allies everywhere to pull their weight. But could this backfire, particularly in his efforts to take on China? Experts say Trump might need to update his strategy to tackle dramatic threats like the rapid growth in China’s navy, and risks of launching trade wars against friends and rivals simultaneously. So what are Trump’s smartest next moves?

Chapters:
0:00 Trump's tariff plans
5:55 Ali Wyne, International Crisis Group
11:04 Stormy-Annika Mildner, Aspen Institute

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[brett_flower]

Leading a nation while thinking tariffs hurt the other guy is like setting your own house on fire and expecting the smoke to choke your neighbour.

[FamilyBrown]

The EU must rid themselves of their US dependency.

[PBandJJJJJ]

When Trump started a trade war with the EU, the EU raised tariffs on Harley Davidson motorcycles, produced in the US. Harley Davidson promptly moved production of their best selling motorcycles in the EU to Thailand. This caused Trump to throw a fit on Twitter, telling Harley Davidson, they would be:„taxed like never before“. Why would anyone think it will be any different this time around?

[BangkokZed]

The irony: Could you list how many military conflicts the extremely aggressive China was involved in in the past 50 years vs. the very peaceful US?

[minimuu]

i think the EU needs to seriously consider resistance to trump style intimidation tactics, rather than sacrificing its own self interest out of fear of trump, its time the EU stood more independently rather than marching in lockstep with what the US commands

[jurguis]

If Trump bankrupted 4 casinos, it would be really easy for him to bankrupt the country.

[thenighttale-gx]

you know what funny? we can see some american think that tariff means lower inflation

[thomasrogers]

I AM AN AMERICAN BUSINESS MAN WHO HAVE TRAVELLED GLOBALLY AND BEEN TO CHINA. THE U.S HAS 400 MILITARY BASES ENCIRCLING CHINA, PLACED MISSILES IN THE PHILIPPINES POINTING AT CHINA.HOLDING MILITARY DRILLS IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA, OPENLY VIOLATING CHINESE TERRITORIAL SOVEREIGNTY MEDDLING IN TAIWAN, WAGGING A TRADE WAR AGAINST CHINA, PLACED ITS MILITARY PERSONNEL ON THE KIRMAN ISLAND 4 MILES OFF THE COAST OF CHINA BUT CHINA IS AGGRESSIVE? REALLY. THIS IS THE SAME RUSSIAN PLAY BOOK.EXAMPANS NATO TO RUSSIA'S BORDERS USE UKRAINE TO PROVOKE A WAR AGAINST RUSSIA AND BLAME RUSSIA OF AGGRESSION.

[choisamwon]

Other countries will definitely cut trades with US. US dollars will be less used.

[James_T_Quirk]

I suspect as Drug Dealers do not pay Tax or obey Laws, Tariffs will not affect their business...

[Madasafish]

It begs the question. What does America make except military armaments.

[SeriousVybe]

Mark my words this will be the downfall off the US

[jideajibola]

American citizens, you will be the ones paying for these tariffs. It’ll be expensive to import goods into the US. So unless you’re an existing manufacturer, you’re going to suffer. Wake up!

[syproful]

This will end so badly. China is a nation which one trades with. Trade is the fabric of peace.

[dannyboy]

The top three importing countries to the U.S. in 2024 are Mexico, Canada and China. By way of imposing 25% tariff on imports from these countries, one can assure inflation is on the horizon. ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[harryallen]

I really hope americans get everything they voted for.

[whizwart]

The main imports to the US from Canada and Mexico are oil and cars good that those are things average Americans never use.

[nicolasbenson]

Trump's policies had been viewed by many experts as more positive for the financials sector, spurring this massive rally. It's enticing to consider purchasing some stocks, I'm contemplating investing more than $300k. Thoughts?

[Komta-ww]

Blaming another country when they can't solve drug problems

[mokulashi]

can US restrict gun violent at home? if not, then impossible to restrict drugs