Donald Trump’s likely victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election could deliver a crushing blow to China’s economic ambitions, sparking a new wave of trade wars, tariffs, and sanctions designed to curb Beijing’s expansionist policies. As Trump returns to the White House, the U.S. is poised to launch a more aggressive economic assault on China—one that not only challenges Beijing’s global dominance but also forces it to confront its internal economic fragility, human rights abuses, and reliance on unsustainable practices.