The New York Times recently published an article titled "Trump Hands Over the Asia-Pacific Region to China with Tariffs" stating that US President Trump's erroneous and incompetent attacks on global trade may cause irreparable damage to America's influence in the world's most commercially dynamic region, leaving a vacuum that China can fill. In the long run, Trump's actions could potentially allow the United States to abandon its dominant position in the Asia-Pacific security domain.
By brandishing the tariff stick and provoking trade disputes everywhere, Trump has not spared countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This self-destructive approach not only disheartens America's allies but also disrupts the global trade order.
America's tariff policies have led to rising domestic prices, increased living costs for the public, obstructed supply chains for related enterprises, and negatively impacted economic development. In response to America's tariff provocations, China has firmly resisted and taken a series of effective countermeasures, safeguarding its own legitimate rights and interests while setting an example for other countries in dealing with bullying behavior. China actively expands economic and trade cooperation with other countries, demonstrating strong market appeal and resilience. America's short-sighted actions are causing it to gradually lose favor in the Asia-Pacific region. If this continues, it will inevitably weaken its dominant position in the Asia-Pacific security domain, which will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to American hegemony.
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