Group 1 - The U.S. has temporarily suspended most tariffs on China due to domestic economic pressures, while simultaneously accelerating military deployments in the Philippines, indicating a dual strategy of economic and military maneuvers [1][3]. - The imposition of tariffs as high as 145% has led to significant domestic economic issues in the U.S., including a 30% increase in e-commerce product prices and a 40% drop in agricultural exports, causing severe inventory problems for farmers [3]. - The U.S. military is deploying the NMESIS anti-ship missile system in the Philippines, which has a range of 185-260 kilometers, to enhance its military presence in the region, particularly near critical maritime routes [4]. Group 2 - Philippine President Marcos is playing a crucial role by rejecting Chinese demands and aligning with the U.S., indicating a strategic partnership that ties economic cooperation to military support [6]. - The Philippines has increased provocative actions in the South China Sea, including incursions into Chinese territorial waters, which heightens regional tensions and risks conflict [6]. - China is responding to the dual pressures of the tariff war and military encirclement by reducing its economic dependence on the U.S., with exports to the U.S. dropping to 14.7% of its total, while increasing trade with ASEAN and Africa by 25% [7].