US-China rivalry reshapes migration, economy and politics in Dominican Republic

Political analyst Juan González warned that the growing rivalry between the United States and China is prompting a major reconfiguration of global geopolitics. He said the competition is influencing Washington’s foreign policy, leading to tougher U.S. immigration measures and accelerating economic and technological changes that will affect Latin America, especially the Dominican Republic.

González highlighted that recent U.S. National Security Strategies under both the Trump and Biden administrations identify China as the primary strategic rival, prompting the United States to bolster its political presence in the hemisphere and back governments aligned with its interests. He cited China’s large‑scale infrastructure projects such as the Chancay port in Peru as examples of expanding Chinese influence.

The expert also linked stricter migration policy to deeper technological transformation, noting that rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is reshaping the U.S. labor market and reducing demand for workers in sectors represented by firms like Amazon and Google. He described the situation as a “new Cold War” driven by competition for economic, technological and geopolitical leadership.