Trump Jr. Urges Eastern Europe to Favor U.S. over China

Donald Trump Jr., speaking at a business forum in Budapest as part of his 'Trump Business Vision 2025' roadshow, urged Hungary and Eastern European countries to prioritize economic partnerships with the United States over China. He argued that China poses a greater threat to the region than Russia and highlighted the need for the U.S. to diversify its economic dependencies, especially away from China in sectors like pharmaceuticals and advanced technology. Trump Jr. praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's leadership and noted the strong ties between the Trump family and Hungary. However, his call to distance from China comes amid significant Chinese investments in Hungary, particularly in batteries, electric vehicles, and infrastructure projects tied to the Belt and Road Initiative. This message may be controversial in the region, which has increasingly welcomed Chinese capital. Trump Jr. is set to continue promoting U.S.-Eastern European business cooperation in other countries on his roadshow.