This article analyzes the political dynamics between Pedro Sánchez (referred to as 'Pedrito'), Donald Trump ('the Orange Man'), and China. It highlights Sánchez's attempts to garner attention from Trump, even to the point of seemingly acting independently of the European Union. The article describes Trump's approach to trade negotiations with China as calculated chaos, a temporary truce forced by market reactions and pressure from allies. Despite Sánchez's desire for recognition from Trump, the article concludes that it's not forthcoming. The article also points to the risks inherent in the US-China trade dispute and hints at Sánchez's domestic political vulnerabilities.