VS probeert scheepvaartroutes tegen China af te sluiten

The U.S. is leveraging control over critical global shipping straits—including the Strait of Hormuz, Panama Canal, and Strait of Malacca—as part of a broader strategy to contain China's economic influence. While the Iran conflict and potential Hormuz blockade have dominated headlines, American efforts extend across multiple strategic waterways essential to global energy and supply chain flows. Experts describe this as a "cold war" chessboard where the U.S. aims to restrict China's access to vital resources and trade routes, complementing Trump's tariff policies targeting Chinese trade