ALT This meme illustrates the changes in global trade partnerships between the United States and China from 2000 to 2020. It features two maps indicating countries with stronger trade ties to either nation, highlighting a critical perspective on trade restrictionism and its potential to harm international trade relations. Blue represents countries aligned with the U.S., while red denotes those allied with China. Areas lacking data are shown in gray. The message suggests that adopting restrictive trade practices may lead to unfavorable outcomes in trade conflicts.