The size of the Asian giant’s middle class has already exceeded that of America’s. China will emerge as the global trade leader as President Donald Trump introduces isolationist and protectionist policies to focus on domestic growth of infrastructure and growth , says Frank Holmes , CEO of Holmes Investors . The shift is spurred by the growth of China 's middle class . Households earning more than $ 100 are projected to surge 50 % from 200 m to 360 m by 2025 , according to a report from Oxford Economics . As disposable incomes increase , Chinese tourists are likely to spend more money overseas . Additionally , demand for American - made goods and services will rise , especially among advanced technology companies .
China will emerge as the global trade leader as President Donald Trump introduces isolationist and protectionist policies to focus on domestic growth of infrastructure and growth , says Frank Holmes , CEO of Holmes Investors . The shift is spurred by the growth of China 's middle class . Households earning more than $ 100 are projected to surge 50 % from 200 m to 360 m by 2025 , according to a report from Oxford Economics . As disposable incomes increase , Chinese tourists are likely to spend more money overseas . Additionally , demand for American - made goods and services will rise , especially among advanced technology companies .