President Donald Trump's policies are driving Asia to diversify away from the United States, leading to a search for alternative strategies. However, finding a viable alternative to the US market is proving to be difficult. Despite efforts to diversify, US assets remain attractive due to the size of the American economy and the strength of its institutions. Chinese companies are seeking to reduce their exposure to the US and increase it in other parts of the world. The fracturing of the world is creating blind spots, as seen with the impact of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on US markets.