Trump will be the death of the US if he gets in again. China will crush you because they'll starve their own people before they loose face to Trump. China will blame the US for their woes, and the people will believe it.
Why do you think the whole world treats China like they do? Trump knows absolutely nothing about Chinese culture. I've worked there twice. You can't just demand shit and expect them to give it to you like Mexico or Canada. That's not how it works there. Trump's game is the next 4 years. China's game is the next 100 years.
It has in the past, and it has also risen. Think Japan kickin' it before the US woke and climbed over them. The US will do it again without a doubt. But the people could do without the intermittent pain.
I've said it in the past. It will take 50 years for the USA to rebuild trust and undo the damage to your allies and trading partners. Agreements in the future will be hard fought and less will come of them. Hell, all you need is a crazy president to start ripping up DEALS. Why deal at all? If there has to be a deal, it'll cost you.
Hey man I needed to let you know I just read both of your posts and they had me laughing so hard I shot water out of my nose. Anyways I didn't mean to disturb you while your in bed, I'll let you get back to sleep.