In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders
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In March 2026, President Trump is hosting the "Shield of the Americas" summit at Mar-a-Lago, inviting Latin American leaders in an effort to counter China's growing influence in the region. The summit aims to persuade these nations to distance themselves from China, which has become a dominant trading partner for many Latin American countries over the past two decades. Experts suggest that to achieve this, the U.S. must offer tangible economic benefits to the region, going beyond political alignment. Leaders from nearly a dozen countries, primarily those with conservative governments, are expected to attend. The summit follows other aggressive moves by the Trump administration, such as visa restrictions and threats related to the Panama Canal, all aimed at curbing China's reach in Latin America.
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