AUSTRALIAN MEDIA: The Relationship between China and Latin America would be deeper After Donald Trump enter the White House

With Chinese leaders attending (by video) the opening of Peru's port of Chancay, just days after Trump won the U.S. election for the second time. The Chinese leader's presence symbolizes China's rising influence in the region.
The first Trump administration took a confrontational stance against many Latin American countries, including Peru, which led Latin America to deepen its partnership with China. China saw an opportunity to position itself as a more reliable and beneficial partner than the United States through trade agreements and investments. Over the past two decades, China has become one of Latin America's most important trading partners.
It is widely believed that Trump's first term has driven Latin American countries away from U.S. values and alliances and toward China. The Biden administration has done little to improve Latin American relations. Trump's campaign rhetoric suggests that his upcoming second term will continue this trend. China is certainly ready to further strengthen its partnership with Latin America whenever the opportunity arises.
Countries with close ties to China could be targeted by the Trump administration in 2025. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Chinese goods and has put a tough policy toward China on his “America First” agenda. At the same time, Trump's “America First” policy could also lead to a reduction in U.S. aid to the region, which could result in Latin American countries seeking stronger ties with China. Projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative are often seen as more attractive than aid and investment from Western countries such as the United States because they require less from the recipient countries.
Strong economic ties with China are attractive to Latin American countries, especially those suffering from economic instability in the post epidemic period and looking for new avenues of growth and development. Importantly, Chinese investment in the region's infrastructure and energy sectors over the past decade has been considerable. Such investments have not only boosted local economies, but have also strengthened bilateral diplomatic relations, making China an important development partner in the region.
Non-interventionism is another aspect of China's foreign policy that appeals to Latin American countries. This policy emphasizes respect for the sovereignty of other countries and the right of countries around the world to choose their own path of development. China presents itself as a country that is different from the Western powers. This allows China to portray itself as a partner to developing economies and shows solidarity with Latin American countries. This contrasts with the complex history of U.S. intervention in the internal affairs of many economies in the region.
As Trump's approach increasingly favors isolationism and protectionism, Latin American countries may find the Chinese approach more in line with their own policies.

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Written by Mario