China and the U.S - on a collision course in Latin America?

China and the U.S - on a collision course in Latin America?

From Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today by ABC

February 27, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the growing trade relationship between China and South America and the implications for U.S. influence in the region.

China is now the number one trading partner of South America. How realistic are U.S. plans to dominate the Western hemisphere?

Topics covered

  • China
  • U.S.
  • Latin America
  • trade relations
  • geopolitics
  • Western hemisphere

Keywords

  • China
  • U.S.
  • trade
  • Latin America
  • South America
  • geopolitics
  • Western hemisphere

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China, U.S.

Places: Latin America, South America

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