Bangladesh, March 6 -- The geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China has taken another dangerous turn, as Washington announced its preparedness for war with Beijing amid escalating trade tensions. The latest development follows a series of tariff increases imposed by both nations, reigniting fears of a full-scale economic confrontation with potential military implications.

On March 5, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in an interview with Fox News, made it clear that the United States is ready for war if necessary. His statement was a response to remarks from the Chinese Embassy in Washington, which declared Beijings readiness to fight “any” type of war.

Hegseth underscored the importance of military readines...