China trade surge poses challenge for Trump's South America influence
Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei came to office in late 2023 slamming China as a communist "assassin" and threatening to weaken ties with the Asian nation. Instead, exports to China including soy and lithium jumped 15% in his first year.
China's Trade Dominance in South America Tempers Trump's Influence
The pragmatic U-turn by a natural U.S. ally underscores a challenge for President Donald Trump in resource-rich South America, where booming commerce in recent years has boosted China's influence. Trump is looking to shake up global trade and get partners to promote U.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to the region and warned of Chinese encroachment. Several Latin American ...
However, with no notable success in North America, plus intense competition in Europe (not to mention tariffs on both sides), ...
Upcoming election at the Organization of American States, the region's most influential body, will influence whether Latin ...
The administration’s approach to competition with China, and to global engagement more broadly, could unwittingly facilitate ...
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Trump’s long and growing list of shortsighted actions in Latin America has created an opening there for America’s adversaries ...
China is looking to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence. Read more at straitstimes ...
Chinese foreign minister’s comments during meeting with Bolivian counterpart comes as Trump admin moves to strengthen ties ...
Trump scored early as Panama is realigning with Washington. Convincing others to leave Beijing’s orbit may be more ...
The Trump administration threatening partners in the Americas may prove to be short-term tactical approach but it will not ...
Despite criticism, Rubio is seeing success in Latin America with diplomacy But now comes the hard part. As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio must confront the challenges of an increasingly ...
China’s BRI-driven mineral grab is not merely an economic strategy but a geopolitical lever to control the green energy ...
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