Trump's tariffs are hitting China's friends hard — and giving Beijing a golden opportunity

Source: Business Insider

Experts said President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs will likely push China's allies closer to Beijing. Win McNamee via Getty Images; Anthony Kwan/AFP via Getty ImagesTrump's new tariffs give China room to play the foil to the US and bolster its hold on the region. Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar hold great strategic value for China as it seeks to expand its influence.