China wields new powers as it confronts the prospect of another trade conflict with the US, expanding its retaliatory reach in recent years to include tools capable of wreaking havoc on global commerce and finance.

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Mexico, China, and Canada are the top three US trading partners most vulnerable to Trump’s proposed policies. The EIU ranks India eighth on the list of countries that could face trade challenges under Trump’s presidency.

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico,

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on

Economists worry that Trump's tariff plan will raise the prices of a range of imported goods, from cars to electronics.

Proving his mettle, Donald Trump is set to become President of the United States once again after historic victory. On November 13, Donald Trump expanded his cabinet with key announcements to run the US Government after coming to power.