Trump's Vision: A World with Three Great Powers?" The US New York Times reported on May 26th with this title, stating that Trump's recent actions and remarks indicate that he may be envisioning a world dominated by three so-called great powers - the United States, China, and Russia - each overseeing a part of the globe.

The report pointed out that Trump last week expressed a desire to normalize trade relations with Russia, seemingly to alleviate pressure on Russia over the Ukraine issue; previously, he also expressed a wish for China to take the lead in communicating during the trade war, attempting to control the impact of the global trade war he initiated.

"We all want to make deals," Trump told Time magazine in April regarding trade negotiations with other countries. "But I am the giant store. It is a huge and beautiful store, and everyone wants to shop there."

In the view of The New York Times, Trump seems not only interested in striking deals with China and Russia but may have even greater ambitions, namely establishing a world order where the United States, China, and Russia each divide spheres of influence.

Trump has consistently sought to expand American influence. The New York Times.

Some observers of Trump, including officials from his first administration, believe that his words and actions should not be viewed through a strategic lens. They stated that although Trump may hold firm and long-term views on certain issues, particularly immigration and trade issues, he lacks the vision to conceptualize the world order.

The New York Times pointed out that Trump and some of his aides are thinking about spheres of influence with the mindset of past emperors. "The best evidence is Trump's desire to expand America's sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere." Since taking office, he has repeatedly expressed a desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark, annex Canada, which was once a close ally, and regain control of the Panama Canal.

However, his ambitions have encountered setbacks. Canadian Prime Minister Carney, an anti-Trump figure, seemed destined to lose the election before Trump's aggressive threats against his country; Greenland rejected the idea of US control; China firmly opposed the transfer of the operating rights of two ports at the Panama Canal to Americans.

Ms. Sun Yun, an expert on Chinese military issues at the Stimson Center in Washington DC, said that China will not easily give up its interests in the Western Hemisphere without a fight.

Despite being publicly refused and strongly resisted, Trump and his deputies still insist on expanding American influence. When Canadian Prime Minister Carney told Trump in the Oval Office of the White House that "Canada is not for sale," Trump responded, "Never say never."

The leaders of Greenland and Denmark publicly rejected Trump's idea of purchasing Greenland, but despite strong opposition from allies, Vice President Vance visited a US military base on the island in March.

Vance visited a US military base on Greenland in March. US media.

Secretary of State Rubio's two most important visits since taking office were to Latin America and the Caribbean. He negotiated with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to imprison immigrants deported by the US government, effectively creating an American exile location. Rubio also pressured the Panamanian government on port issues.

When asked by reporters about the Asian sphere of influence during his visit to Suriname in March, Rubio replied, "We don't talk about spheres of influence," "The United States is an Indo-Pacific country, and we have relations with Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, and we will continue these relationships."

In contradiction to Rubio's statement, The New York Times cited analysts who pointed out that Trump's handling of the Ukraine-Russia conflict aligns with the term "sphere of influence" – while the US itself attempts to control Ukraine's natural resources, it is simultaneously discussing with Russia whether to recognize Russian control over Ukrainian territory.

Supporters believe that Trump's solution to the Ukraine-Russia issue reflects reality, but the paper argues that Trump's proximity to Russia, his ongoing skepticism of NATO and other international organizations, and his threat of withdrawal have caused traditional allies concern, as they fear this could weaken American presence in Europe and Asia, potentially benefiting Russia and China.

Trump hopes to reach an agreement with China on tariffs, but it remains unclear how this agreement will address issues such as Taiwan and America's military presence in Asia. However, based on Elbridge Colby's responses at his confirmation hearing for the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy, The New York Times speculated that the Trump administration's stance on Taiwan appears to have softened, as Colby stated that "Taiwan is not a matter of life or death for the United States," though he vaguely reiterated that "preventing China" remains very important to American core interests.

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