America seeks to confront Chinese exports to other countries

US President Donald Trump has escalated his measures to deliver a strong blow to Chinese exports, threatening to impose secondary sanctions on countries that trade with China.

According to an analysis published by Reuters, during the first seven weeks of his second term, Trump increased tariffs on Chinese goods by a total of 20%, affecting global trade plans. These new measures target countries that have benefited from the strategy of shifting production from China, forcing companies to move their operations from China to other countries to reduce geopolitical risks.

Despite the decrease in the percentage of China's exports to the United States between 2017 and 2024, China's share of global exports has increased. The United States has also forced allies such as Mexico and Canada to impose tariffs on Chinese goods.

While countries like Vietnam have been harmed due to their dependence on Chinese trade, India sees profitable opportunities through its plan to significantly increase bilateral trade with the United States by 2030. However, the complexity of current supply chains and China's production capacity make it difficult to completely exclude China. This indicates that supply chain restructuring will not be comprehensive but rather gradual and selective, as the ongoing tension in US-China relations reduces the chances of reaching a comprehensive trade agreement between China and the United States.