#USChinaTensions Tensions between the US and China have escalated significantly, primarily fueled by trade imbalances, technology competition, and geopolitical influence in the Indo-Pacific. Recent tariff hikes by the US on Chinese goods, met with retaliatory tariffs from Beijing, have intensified the economic friction. Disagreements over Taiwan, human rights issues in Xinjiang, and China's military expansion in the South China Sea further compound the strained relationship. This complex interplay of economic and strategic rivalry shapes the current dynamic, impacting global trade and international relations.