Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - How the Trump Administration Pushed China Deeper into Latin America

Donald Trump’s first term in office pursued an aggressive foreign policy toward China, imposing tariffs, restricting technology transfers, and accusing Beijing of unfair trade practices. However, one unintended consequence of this hardline approach has been China’s accelerated expansion into Latin America—a region traditionally within the U.S. sphere of influence. Now, three months into Trump’s second administration, the trend continues for Beijing to grow as the US weakens its trade relations....
By: Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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