Leaders | MAGA and China

A big beautiful opportunity

A photo illustration of a Chinese worker's hat featuring the text "MAKE CHINA GREAT AGAIN."
Illustration: Carl Godfrey

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Editor’s note (April 5th 2025): On April 4th China retaliated against Donald Trump’s tariffs, announcing a 34% duty on American goods.

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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “A big beautiful opportunity”

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