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Analysts like Fzad suggest that the U.S. strategy hinges on China’s potential to "fold first," based on economic vulnerabilities. The U.S. is better positioned due to lower dependence on exports — China's export share of GDP is around 21%, compared to the U.S.’s roughly 11%. Moreover, the U.S. trades more with its neighbors, Canada and Mexico, than it does with China, further reinforcing its resilience.