From trade wars to trade agreement wars?

Trump not only escalated the disputes into a trade war but also extended the scope of these disputes to include some other countries, including Japan. Through bilateral talks, the dispute with Japan was de-escalated, but with China, the long and tedious negotiations did not lead to a resolution.

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Adjusting rhetoric to realities of global balances

The positive atmosphere of Trump's visit to China may not help the U.S. re-engage the realities of the global system, but it is a good start

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