U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his interest in involving China in future nuclear arms reduction negotiations with the United States and Russia. During a recent event, Trump stated that he had a “very good conversation” with Russian President Vladimir Putin about limiting the number of nuclear weapons. He highlighted the current balance of power, noting that while the U.S. and Russia possess the largest nuclear arsenals, China’s stockpile is growing rapidly and could soon rival theirs.
Trump underscored the urgency of the matter, saying, “There’s too much power.” The push to include Beijing in such talks reflects a significant shift from previous arms control frameworks, which have primarily been bilateral agreements between Washington and Moscow. This development signals a potential new phase in global strategic stability, as all three major nuclear powers would be brought to the negotiating table.
Sources:
Global News: ‘Too much power’: Trump spoke to Putin about ‘limiting nuclear weapons’
Modern Diplomacy: The End of New START: Is a New US-Russia Arms Race on the Horizon?
