The Trump administration's handling of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its inept tariff implementation
have brought two of our country's greatest foes closer together while alienating a nation that could be
considered a potentially important strategic ally.
"Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pressed his vision for a new global security and economic order
that prioritises the 'Global South', in a direct challenge to the United States, during a summit that included
the leaders of Russia and India.""'We must continue to take a clear stand against hegemonism and power politics,
and practise true multilateralism,' Xi said, in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States
and President Donald Trump's tariff policies."https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-pushes-new-global-order-flanked-by-leaders-russia-india-2025-09-01/