Why Trump’s Upcoming China Visit Could Backfire

I’ll start by tracing Trump’s history with China and the coronavirus. On October 3, 2020, he openly blamed China for the pandemic and accused the WHO of being its “puppet.” His 245% tariff on Chinese goods only deepened trade tensions. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping has never attended any of Trump’s inaugurations. He sent a representative to the 2025 event and has made Russia his top foreign destination, with multiple state visits since 2013. Now Trump is planning a trip to China with U.S. business leaders in tow. With tariffs already squeezing American companies that rely on Chinese supply chains, it’s hard to see tangible gains from this visit. Afterwards, watch for Trump’s commentary on his social platform, where he’s likely to label China “unfair” again. This visit may do more to fuel his rhetoric than to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.

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