Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power

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April 10, 2025, 9:32 PM

• •Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports have sent shockwaves through the global economy.
• •China is not backing down or making concessions to Trump.
• •In the long run, an escalating battle with the US could wind up being an opportunity for China to leverage its growing soft power.

Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports are causing economic pain on both sides of the Pacific, but China is not backing down. The country's growing soft power could help it weather the storm.

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