A warning that current US trade policy is weakening America's position against China rather than strengthening it.

• The US is hurting itself with its current trade approach instead of competing effectively with China.
• The argument is framed around American primacy, not helping other countries get richer.
• The core question is how America stays the wealthiest, most powerful country for the next 20 years.
• US global economic share is shrinking, and the goal should be to grow it back to 26–30%, not let it slide.

Outlook: Expect continued debate over whether tariffs and trade restrictions actually preserve US dominance or accelerate its decline.