Strength is only achieved through financial or technical superiority, with a bit of time-lag. The US used to have both, so gained superior strength. China now

Strength is only achieved through financial or technical superiority, with a bit of time-lag. The US used to have both, so gained superior strength. China now has both over the US, so will shortly overtake in strength too. Frankly, even without trumps dismantling, you'd still probably be in a creek and paddle situation.