American former ambassador to China said that the war initiated by America at the wrong time will make America no longer great.
According to Politico's news on June 8, in an exclusive interview with the former US ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, who returned home after his term, this former ambassador during his three years in China said that the US tariff war committed two mistakes from the very beginning.
Firstly, it was wrong to impose tariffs on China while also imposing tariffs on US allies such as Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Canada. This self-inflicted wound gave China more room to confront the US head-on and ultimately left the US humiliated.
Secondly, the US underestimated China's determination and ability to resist American hegemony. Six years ago, during Trump's first term, China began preparing for a comprehensive decoupling from the US in various fields including technology, trade, and military. The degree of preparation is not fully appreciated unless one experiences it firsthand.
It seems that only those who are free from official responsibilities dare to speak the truth. The US is no exception!
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