Trump’s China Trap
Leaders from various countries have been visiting China, deepening ties and signaling a shift away from the US, amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's policies. The visits have reinforced China's narrative of a rising power and a declining US, but US allies are wary of potential deals between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China in January was seen as a sign of Canada's growing closeness to China amid tensions with the US. Since Trump's return to the White House, leaders from Australia, France, and other countries have also traveled to China, signing memorandums and shoring up relations. The visits have been driven by a desire to hedge against a potentially hostile US under Trump. US allies are concerned that deals between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may leave them worse off. To counter this, leaders need to align their China policies and collectively impose costs on Beijing for its coercion. Trump should lead by example, coordinating with allies and setting redlines to strengthen deterrence.
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