China's Structural Economic Rotation

In this conversation, Warwick Powell breaks down where US–China relations really stand, why tariffs are more theatre than policy, and how China is accelerating its shift toward the Global South through energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.#tariffs #china #geopolitics ------------👨‍💼 Guest: Warwick Powell, Founder🏢 Company: Smart Trade Networks🌎 https://www.smarttradenetworks.com/𝕏 @baoshaoshan 📅 Recording date: January 19th, 2026-------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSEMay 15 & 16, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancialWebsite: http://www.soarfinancial.com/Timestamps (AI-generated)00:00 – US–China Relations After the Tariff Truce01:00 – Is Washington Still Focused on China?02:48 – Who Really Pays for Tariffs? Consumers vs Corporations04:15 – Why Many Tariffs Quietly Disappeared05:16 – Are Tariffs Still a Real Policy Tool?06:22 – Will Trump & Xi Deliver a Real Deal?07:47 – Energy Shortages & the Politics That Matter More Than Trade09:07 – Supreme Court Ruling & Emergency Powers Explained11:07 – China’s Economy: Structural Shifts Underway12:49 – China’s Pivot Toward the Global South14:13 – Why China Is Exporting Capital, Not Just Goods15:57 – Belt & Road Spending Surge Explained17:14 – Energy, Power Grids & Infrastructure Strategy18:53 – Is “Debt Trap Diplomacy” a Myth?21:02 – China’s Long-Term Infrastructure Philosophy23:05 – Europe, Canada & China: Trade Realignment24:31 – Energy Security & Canada’s Strategic Advantage26:07 – How Investors Should Think About This Environment27:26 – Energy, Metals & Long-Term Resource Demand29:15 – Copper, New Materials & the Future of Technology30:23 – US vs China: Who Has the Real Economic Edge?31:49 – Final Thoughts with Warwick Powell**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents expressly disclaim any liability for losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or other consequences, howsoever caused, arising out of any use or reproduction of this site or any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the produced content of Soar Financial, whether authorized or not. By accessing Soar Financial’s content, each consumer of Soar Financial content releases Soar Financial, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from all claims and proceedings for such losses, damages, or consequences.