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However, many industries, from garlic farming to tech manufacturing, face significant disruptions. American companies operating in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China are re-evaluating their strategies, often opting for higher-cost domestic sourcing or relocating assets abroad.

The Role of International Institutions

U.S. withdrawal from organizations like the WHO and challenges to the WTO reflect efforts to recalibrate global influence and contest China's rise. Critics warn that such moves weaken global cooperation, providing China with opportunities to fill the vacuum and reshape international norms in its favor.