Former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin, China, on Friday, expressing his perspective on the shifts in global partnerships. His statements pointed to a perceived move by India and Russia towards closer alignment with China.
Accompanied by a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump wrote, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!” This post reveals concern in Washington regarding the relationships between these world leaders.
Trump’s words suggest concerns about the growing influence of China. On September 2, Trump described the relationship between the U.S. and India as a “one-sided disaster” due to the trade imbalance and tariffs. He also mentioned India’s procurement of oil and military supplies from Russia, rather than the U.S.