China -
This is a (really bad) combination for the U.S. economic-financial system (and ultimately, the stock market) if (current) trends continue.
Trump "Retaliatory" Import tariffs, the U.S. government shutdown (continues) and the U.S. National debt (continues) its' (exponential) rise.
Is the 2nd largest economy in the world.
Does (not) need any U.S. products what-so-ever (at all, including soybeans).
China has formed numerous Trade alliances with other countries (and continues, to do so) the E.U., India, South Korea, Russia, Brazil, Argentina; and the list goes on.
The U.S.-China Trade war continues to escalate, right now; it appears.
Trump (most likely) will raise the (current) China Import tariffs (by another 100% on November 1st).
The (current) China Import tariff of 30% is the rate until November 10th (as of August 25th).
Trump (most likely) will not meet Xi Jinping in November (previously planned) due to escalating Trade war tensions.
Also, on a side note.
The U.S. government shutdown appears to be headed to the (longest in U.S. history).
The U.S. economic-financial system (thus far) has (not) taken into account the (full) effect of Trump tariffs, and the (exponentially) rising U.S. National debt (currently) at $37.8 Trillion per (usdebtclock) with the price of Gold, and Silver; reflecting the (continued) devaluation of the U.S. dollar (Inflation).