US-China Standoff Toward a Favorable End for Investment:

US-China Conflict (April 2025):

Context: The United States, under Donald Trump, has sharply increased tariffs on Chinese products (up to 145%), citing the fight against fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.

China's Response: Beijing, in turn, imposes 125% tariffs on US products, limits rare earth exports, and files a complaint with the WTO.

Economic Impact:

In the United States: Rising prices and industrial slowdown, especially in Texas.

In China: Risk of growth slowdown (target set at 5% by 2025).

Diplomacy: Negotiations continue behind the scenes, but mistrust is high. The United States is demanding that China take the first step toward de-escalation.

Political tensions: China threatens to retaliate against US allies.