Latin America in Focus The New Era of U.S.-China Competition in Latin America
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May 14, 2025 Margaret Myers, Managing Director at the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs, sheds light on the evolving U.S.-China rivalry in Latin America. She discusses how the Trump administration's policies shifted the balance, influencing regional governments as they navigate economic partnerships. The podcast explores China's appeal through its non-interference strategy versus the U.S.'s transactional approach. Listeners gain insight into the complexities and emerging trends in investment and trade between these superpowers and Latin American nations.
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U.S. Views China Security Threat
- The Trump administration views China's Latin America engagement primarily through a U.S. national security lens.
- Focus areas include port development with dual-use capacity, ICT surveillance concerns, and critical minerals control.
Latin America Balances U.S.-China Influence
- Forceful U.S. measures can delay but not stop China's influence in Latin America.
- Countries weigh U.S. versus China benefits, often diversifying partnerships for economic growth.
No Need to Pick a Side
- Latin American countries find it impossible to pick just the U.S. or China as a partner.
- They often see building partnerships with both as strategically beneficial.