Complexities of U.S.-China Relations

This chapter explores the evolving American perceptions of China and the resurgence of xenophobic sentiments influenced by U.S. foreign policy, particularly during the Trump era. It examines the implications for organized labor, framed through the lens of economic competition and the shifting dynamics of the new Cold War. The discussion critiques the prioritization of military and tech-focused industrial policies at the expense of essential human needs, emphasizing the need for global solidarity and cooperation among the working class.