U.S. Withdrawal From International Alliances Undermines Trump's Leverage Over Beijing,
President Donald Trump's increasingly hostile stance toward traditional US allies will eventually benefit China, undermining what had been his own top priority coming into his second term, according to Evercore Vice Chairman Krishna Guha. President Donald Trump's increasingly hostile stance toward traditional allies puts China in a "sweet spot," as the U.S. abandons its allies in North America, Europe, and Asia, leaving Beijing without major leverage. This shift in focus allows China to concentrate on expanding its influence globally, rather than facing opposition from its largest trading partners.
- The diminishing importance of the US alliances under Trump's leadership may signal a broader trend in global politics, where great powers increasingly prioritize their own interests over traditional partnerships.
- Will this newfound confidence in China's ability to navigate a unipolar world without US backing lead to a more aggressive foreign policy, potentially destabilizing international relations?