Several leaked reports from people “close to the negotiations,” suggest that Trump will soon announce a trade deal with the Chinese government pretty much on China’s terms. This will serve Trump’s goal of changing the subject for one news cycle. But it will not serve the American economy. All the indications are that China will […]
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While China Picks Winners, Trump Picks Losers
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Trump: The Bull in the China (Policy) Shop
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U.S. vs. North Korea: The Winner? China
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