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The U.S. is entering the four-yearly 'draft moment'; will it be Harris's new reign or Trump's comeback?
As the election voting date approaches, the confrontation between the two candidates is intensifying. Harris has gained considerable support with the help of her labels as a minority and the first female president of the United States. Meanwhile, Trump has garnered support from a segment of American voters through his firm conservative stance and commitment to economic recovery.
Now, just 7 days before the U.S. election, Trump has started aggressively playing the 'China card' to garner votes. According to U.S. media reports, former President Trump stated at a campaign rally in New York that if he wins, he will impose tariffs of 60% to 100% on China. Additionally, if a conflict arises between China and the U.S., America will 'kick their butts', meaning the U.S. will prevail over China.
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But Trump also emphasized that he would not initiate a war during his term. Does it feel familiar? The 'anti-China' banner of American politicians really works every time; at critical moments, they always bring up China, which seems to be a way to catch attention, but voters still buy into it.
Additionally, Trump has been continuously playing cards on the Taiwan issue. In an interview, he stated that if Taiwan wants U.S. protection, it must pay more 'protection fees'. As for the reason, Trump also mentioned that Taiwan has stolen America's chip business, and not only did the U.S. not profit, but it also had to provide protection, so it's a huge loss that requires more protection fees to compensate.
Previously, during his presidency, Trump frequently charged U.S. allies protection fees, with European countries and South Korea suffering quite a bit, and now it's Taiwan's turn. This shows that Trump's political style still follows the 'America First' doctrine.
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Moreover, Trump's so-called 'theft' claim is clearly absurd; who else can play in the chip industry besides the U.S.? This logic is evidently unreasonable.
Trump also took this opportunity to criticize his old rival Biden, claiming that the U.S. government's financial support for semiconductor development is a mistake. This is one of Biden's major policies, which is now belittled by Trump as worthless. Disparaging Biden can also 'precisely strike' at Harris, as the Democratic Party has urgently replaced 'generals'; however, Biden's good or bad evaluations will affect Harris's support, especially since she is still the Vice President.
Trump's actions are also not uncommon in past U.S. elections; it’s simply about belittling opponents to elevate oneself or proposing answers that the public is more inclined towards on sensitive issues. Currently, as the U.S. election enters the sprint phase, the Democratic and Republican parties are also in the final competition. Winning the votes in swing states directly relates to the final outcome. In the final stage, whoever's statements resonate more with voters will win the votes. Previously, Trump's poor ending was closely related to his losses in swing states.
China-U.S. game
According to current polling data, support for Harris and Trump in swing states is on par, and the competition has become fierce. So, at this time, Trump's 'China card' is not surprising, as several swing states are major industrial states in the U.S., and there has always been a saying that 'China has stolen American industries and job opportunities.'
Of course, Trump's rhetoric is more about a means to 'regain the throne', especially since the losses in the China-U.S. trade war are still fresh in memory. Even if Trump returns to power, he probably won't immediately engage in a trade war with China again but will choose the right moment to strike. Regarding conflicts, Trump has only indulged in words, as the U.S. cannot afford the consequences of a direct confrontation with China. Just like his following statement that 'he will not initiate a war during his term.'
Finally, I advise some American politicians not to use China as a scapegoat; this is not conducive to the development of China-U.S. relations and does not align with American national interests. In elections, using China as a shield and a topic for votes will ultimately only trap themselves.
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