Many analyses of the most recent American tariffs discuss the impact on China or China-US relations. But none discuss the reverse: how will such tariffs impact the US? What will the result of this impact mean on the future of American global leadership?

The deepening US-China trade war poses a significant challenge to the health of the global economy A new global recession could push both sides to the negotiating table, or it could provoke another wave of retrenchment and protectionism.

Though their G20 Osaka summit meeting made headlines for its positive signals, President Xi and President Trump still must address three key areas for policy coordination: mitigating the global impact of financial innovation, balancing their scientific and technological cooperation with their respective national security concerns, and addressing the trend towards weaponizing trade and international finance.

To make America great again—or “keep America great,” as Trump’s reelection slogan goes—in plain language means effectively strengt

With negotiations breaking down, the China-US trade war now seems less about temporary disputes and more about a US plan to win a “clash of civilizations.” But this clash would mean unwinding generations of economic integration, with potentially disastrous results.

The U.S.-China trade conflict is not simply a war over tariffs and unfair competition, but rather a manifestation of a broader problem within the global political economy itself.

The China-US trade war is putting tremendous strain on the Chinese economy. But if policymakers act wisely, they can leverage this external pressure to expedite key reforms — restructuring China’s economy to emphasize innovation and thus move upstream in the global value chain, while expanding free trade agreements abroad.

The latest escalation in US-China economic frictions points at worrisome trends. In the short run, US allies may benefit from US-China economic tensions, but serious dangers lie ahead.

"This is a very dangerous situation for us because it deepens some of the risks that the global economy is already facing."