Is China Now Stronger Against Trump's Trade War Than in 2018?
In 2025, the trade tensions between China and the US have intensified to unprecedented levels. President Trump’s recent imposition of 125% tariffs on Chinese imports has sparked some serious questions about China’s ability to withstand economic pressure compared to the 2018 conflict. Also Read: Sanctions on Russia Are Rapidly Accelerating De-dollarization How China’s Economic Strength and Trade Policies Have Evolved in 2025 Source: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein China’s Strategic Preparation Since the first trade war in 2018, China has been preparing for potential renewed conflicts. At the time of writing, these preparations are being put to the test in the ongoing Trade war. Marc Lanteigne, China’s expert at The Arctic University of Norway, states: “China has had a lot of time to prepare for a resumption of the trade war. They were caught a bit off-guard in 2018.” Unlike other nations, China responded immediately to Trump’s initial tariffs wi...