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.
I hate what my countries doing, but I also like seeing these other countries come together to give America a big ol’ middle finger. It may force Europe to unite as a major global power (great video discussing some current economic realities) and maybe loosen the power of the IMF and stop all the terrible austerity measure. I hate that term, as if the people who demand austerity even know what that means.