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What the prime minister really wants is more trade with China, to boost economic growth at home.

The former speaker also predicted Trump’s tariff threats could result in opening markets for American goods and promote fairer trade with countries like China.

The president-elect’s vows to impose steep taxes on goods imported from Mexico — up to 100% or more on vehicles — is viewed as a profound threat in a nation heavily dependent on trade with the United States.

Mexico’s economy — driven almost exclusively by trade, with more than 80% of exports sent north of the border — is already on the brink of recession after years of sluggish growth, said Moreno-Brid.

Beijing’s trade with Moscow is also flourishing, even as it tries to cope with Western tariffs.