Sep 11, 2018
Rather than resorting to open confrontation or backing down, China will keep up dialogue with the US in the hope of finding common ground, while focusing on its own goals for development.
Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist at the Financial Times
Sep 11, 2018
For political reasons, Trump and Xi will find it hard to back away from this fight.
Deborah Elms, Executive Director and Founder of the Asian Trade Centre
Sep 11, 2018
Some observers worry the Chinese government will use devaluation of the yuan as a weapon in the trade war. It won’t.
James A. Dorn, Senior fellow and China specialist at the Cato Institute
Sep 07, 2018
The main risk in implementing protectionist policies based on security considerations is that the “national defense card” will likely be overplayed, curbing legitimate trade and investment in the name of safety.
Minxin Pei, Tom and Margot Pritzker ’72 Professor of Government , Claremont McKenna College
Sep 06, 2018
Behind China’s apparent might lie fundamental weaknesses.
Sep 05, 2018
Tariffs and other forms of protectionism diminish opportunities, while free trade provides them to all.
Sep 05, 2018
There are 68,000 American companies that manufacture, distribute and sell goods in China. It challenges the belief that the Chinese market is closed to the U.S.
Michael Schuman, Journalist based in Beijing
Sep 03, 2018
"The Trump administration’s approach to these negotiations has made it all but impossible for Chinese President Xi Jinping to make a deal."
Sep 03, 2018
Amid a better trade war with Washington, China's Xi reiterates commitment to reform.
Aug 31, 2018
Trade is essential to the success of America and the American people. It represents about a third of U.S. GDP, and has helped build the U.S. economy into the undisputed #1. Tariffs are bad news for everyone.