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Published on: 25. March 2024
Beijing would prefer Trump as US President, despite the introduction of punitive tariffs

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president would be bad for China. Sounds plausible. After all, it was Trump who once instigated the trade war against China. But: Trump could still be the lesser of two evils for Beijing – and open up unexpected opportunities.
Last updated: 24. July 2025