Trump’s Global Strategy: Dividing Power Among Three Major Nations

For President Trump, the opportunity to negotiate is ever-present, but it seems especially critical now in dealings with the leaders of China and Russia.

Recently, Trump expressed interest in normalizing trade relations with Russia, signaling a possible softening of pressure on Moscow regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Simultaneously, he has sought to mitigate the repercussions of his own global trade disputes by encouraging direct communication with China’s leadership.

“Everyone wants to make deals,” he remarked in an interview, describing the United States as a vast, attractive marketplace where all parties want access.

Beyond trade, Trump appears to be contemplating a broader geopolitical arrangement—one that would see the three dominant powers of the United States, China, and Russia each controlling their own regions of influence.

Such a vision would echo the imperial dynamics of the 19th century, with distinct spheres of control dividing the globe among these great powers.

Trump’s ambitions are reflected in proposals to acquire Greenland from Denmark, annex Canada, and reassert American command over the Panama Canal. These moves indicate a clear intent to establish a dominant U.S. sphere within the Western Hemisphere.