Amidst long-standing tense relations, trade wars, and geopolitical rivalry, China and the United States are entering a new phase. The dynamics of these relations have significant implications for the global economy and international politics. Experts consider various factors when predicting the future of interactions between these two major powers.
Redaksiya reports that China expert Evan Medeiros discussed US-China relations from the period before Donald Trump's "Freedom Day" tariffs and trade wars. In an interview with host Steve Clemons, Medeiros stated that the agreement reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump resolved urgent trade issues between the two sides – tariff rates, soybeans, and rare earth minerals. However, according to Medeiros, China "continues to work to ensure Russia does not lose in Ukraine."
According to Medeiros, the US and China declared a ceasefire in the trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump in April. He added that the US has over 200,000 soldiers surrounding China, but Washington knows that "no one wants to choose between the US and China." This situation indicates that both countries are forced to protect their positions in the international arena and, at the same time, balance their relations with other countries. Experts emphasize that China's continued support for Russia could negatively impact US-China relations.