Tag Archives: US-China trade war

Small Powers Caught in the US–China Chips Competition

There was a time when government spending to support particular industries was widely deplored as wasteful interference in free markets. No longer. China, the United States and the European Union have vastly increased government subsidies to industries, frequently supporting the development of advanced technologies. These subsidies are sometimes complemented by policies designed to deny technological innovations to competitor economies. A …

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Is the US Losing the Artificial Intelligence Arms Race?

Military leaders see the threat to U.S. technological leadership coming from two main sources: a rising and ambitious China and a mischievous and declining Russia. Taken together, these forces challenge global stability.

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Winners and Losers in the US-China Trade War

It’s difficult to say where this trade war will end. For any country to declare it has won may not be that difficult as this is purely a matter of political gamesmanship. In reality, however, escalating tariffs are damaging to businesses and consumers across the world.

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How Soybeans Became China’s Most Powerful Weapon in Trump’s Trade War

China has reportedly halted all purchases of US soybeans. Here's why that's going to be very painful for American farmers.

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3 Things Motivating China’s Position in Trade Negotiations with the US

China’s reformers seem to have lost the upper hand in recent weeks, making it even less likely that the Chinese will make changes that are compatible with what the U.S. wants. Ultimately, any deal will need to convey to Chinese citizens that President Xi did the right thing for the country.

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China-US Trade War Heats up: 3 Reasons it Won’t Cool Down Anytime Soon

An economist explains why the US and Chinese governments are most likely to dig in their heels rather than find a compromise to end the costly trade conflict.

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Trade War Bad news for South Asia

South Asia runs the grave risk of becoming caught in the US-China turf war and being forced into non-inclusive and unbalanced trade relations.

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