In a surprising turn of events, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties, a move that experts claim never would have occurred under the Trump administration. This meeting, coupled with President Joe Biden's recent announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports, has been deemed by experts as a major blunder that is driving China and Russia into a closer strategic partnership.

During an appearance on "Fox & Friends," Michael Pillsbury, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, criticized Biden's foreign policy, stating that the relationship between the two nuclear powers is shocking and a result of the current administration's inability to effectively engage with China. Pillsbury highlighted the failure to utilize tariffs as leverage, as former President Donald Trump had done during his tenure, to help the United States in various ways.

The summit between Putin and Xi solidifies their commitment to enhance their alliance further. The leaders expressed their desire to end the war in Ukraine, and experts argue that this type of collaboration would have never taken place under Trump's leadership. Pillsbury emphasized that Biden's actions have pushed Russia and China together, which was not the intention of Trump's administration.

Meanwhile, China has responded to Biden's new tariffs by vowing "resolute measures." The tariffs include an increase in the tariff rate on electric vehicles from 25% to 100% this year. Additionally, strategic sectors such as steel, aluminum, semiconductors, batteries, and solar cells will also face tariff hikes. The Biden administration claims that China heavily subsidizes these products, resulting in unfair prices and harming manufacturers worldwide.

Former Trump national security aide John Ullyot described the meeting between Putin and Xi as a "show of force" against the West. Ullyot noted that with Western sanctions in place, Russia seeks alternative markets for its oil and natural gas, making China a crucial partner. The strengthening of the Russia-China axis allows Russia to bypass the sanctions and achieve financial and currency stability.

The recent tariff hikes by Biden follow Trump's previous imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods in response to intellectual property violations and technology coercion. These measures were aimed at protecting American companies and ensuring fair trade practices.

Experts are concerned about the long-term consequences of Biden's foreign policy blunder, as it has unintentionally brought China and Russia closer together. The unexpected strategic partnership between these two global powers could have significant implications for geopolitics and further strain relations between the United States and its adversaries.

It remains to be seen how Biden's administration will address this unintended consequence and navigate the complex dynamics with China and Russia. However, this latest development serves as a reminder of the delicate balance needed in international relations and the potential consequences of flawed foreign policies.