The Trump administration is actively pursuing a strategy to isolate China economically by leveraging tariff negotiations with its global trading partners. Reports suggest that the US plans to pressure around 70 countries to refrain from allowing Chinese goods to bypass American tariffs. Key aspects of this approach include enticing nations to sever trade ties with China in exchange for lower tariffs and using trade deals as a means to reinforce this isolation. Experts express skepticism about the effectiveness of this strategy, cautioning that it may have unintended consequences. The broader aim appears to be a concerted effort to pivot international relations away from China, with Trump reportedly urging countries to choose between aligning with the US or cooperating economically with China.