James H. Nolt, Adjunct Professor at New York University
Sep 26, 2018
James Nolt argues that what Trump seeks from China in the trade war is managed trade, not free trade. Unfortunately for China, the model of a “managed trade” solution crafted during the 1980s between the U.S. and Japan is not an option.
Minxin Pei, Tom and Margot Pritzker ’72 Professor of Government , Claremont McKenna College
Sep 21, 2018
As the trade war escalates further, China considers options that could result in the destruction of both its own and the American economy.
Art Dicker, Founding partner of the Pacific Bridge Group
Sep 19, 2018
U.S. companies operating in China generally oppose the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs and advocate for engagement with Chinese businesses. However, CEOs have become more vocal in support of Trump on specific issues, such as market access and regulations.
Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist at the Financial Times
Sep 19, 2018
Both sides think they can win a trade war. One of them is wrong. The war will show which one that is.
Chen Yonglong, Director of Center of American Studies, China Foundation for International Studies
Sep 13, 2018
China-US trade and global trade will stay on track, because President Trump simply can’t dictate everything.
Fu Ying, Founding Chair of Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University; China's former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
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.