US-China Relations Set for Turbulence Under Trump’s Second Term

Donald Trump’s second term could see U.S.-China relations dominated by sweeping tariffs, with the president-elect proposing levies exceeding 60% on Chinese imports and additional penalties tied to fentanyl-related exports, reports Radio Free Asia. Beijing, better prepared after years of trade disputes, may counter with strategic measures like weakening the yuan. Experts warn such policies could strain U.S. supply chains and stoke inflation. While Trump emphasizes fiscal gains from tariffs, his approach may hinge on personal negotiations with Xi Jinping, underscoring the central role of leader-to-leader dynamics in future trade talks.