The U.S. and Israel's war on Iran has left developing countries using Chinese tech and trade, like solar panels and EVs, better able to weather fallout than those relying on American-backed supply chains. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/08/world/trump-lost-asia-to-china/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #china #supplychains #iran #us #israel #trade #evs #solar #cleanenergy
Is Trump the president who lost Asia to China?

After six weeks of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran and its ensuing counterattacks, it is the countries that bet on Chinese supply chains that are faring best.

The Japan Times