U.S.-China trade

It's too little, too late. The China-U.S. trade conflict will endure for a long time.

The UFLPA will stand, or fall, on the degree of enforcement and global cooperation.

“Even if not for the reasons initially expected, history is likely to judge the Phase One agreement as having played a fairly important role in U.S.-China trade relations over 2020-21.”

There are enough real issue between the U.S. and China. There is little need to invent tensions, such as with the Chinese digital currency.

If decoupling is not in the cards, the United States must find a way to ensure trade improves the lives of workers - on both sides of the Pacific.

Despite the “Phase One” deal, U.S.-China total trade is slipping in importance. That’s a warning sign for the bilateral relationship as a whole.

What happened to Amb. Terry Branstad and the rest of the United States’ pro-business, pro-engagement China watchers?

Resorting to economic nationalism is the wrong lesson to take from the pandemic.

The U.S. government should shift the burden of due diligence to companies, which are best positioned to uncover their business partners’ labor practices.

Looking at the text, China's commitments far outweigh the United States'. So why did Beijing sign on?

A White House press call includes some more details on the agreement that was announced December 13.