US-China trade

The US-China trade war is one aspect of the intensifying US-China geopolitical rivalry. US-China trade tensions and their effect on global value chains will impact industry structures, investment, innovation and consumer welfare across the world. Explore topical research, including our book China, Trade and Power by Research Fellow Stewart Paterson.

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Dr. Weihuan Zhou
30 June 2023

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New poll: Trade was a top issue for many 2020 voters

19 November 2020

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Which way is the moral trade compass pointing? US loses WTO argument that tariffs on China protect US public morals

Andrea Durkin
01 October 2020

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Forty percent of Americans say they won’t buy “Made In China,” do they mean it?

04 June 2020

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COVID-19 complicates US-China relations

Stephen Olson
09 April 2020

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Can China lead the economic recovery from COVID-19?

Stewart Paterson
07 April 2020

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China, Trade and Power

The Hinrich Foundation supported the publication of “China, Trade and Power: Why the West’s Economic Engagement Has Failed” by Stewart Paterson to promote reasoned and informed debate on the trade relationship between the West and China. As the trading nations of the world embark on a change of direction in their policies toward trade, we believe it is of the utmost importance that we understand the true and full extent of how past policies of engagement with China have impacted Western societies.

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Backdrop of the US-China Trade Dispute from Stephen Olson

Stephen Olson, Research Fellow at the Hinrich Foundation, gives a quick and comprehensive overview of the US-China trade dispute and the factors influencing the current situation. This interview took place at the International Trade Training for Journalists, hosted by the Hinrich Foundation and National Press Foundation.

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Hinrich Foundation Douglas Barry US China Trade

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Stephen Olson on the US-China trade dispute

Hear from Stephen Olson, Research Fellow at the Hinrich Foundation, on how existing trade rules need to evolve to ease US-China trade tensions.

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External resources

Reports & infographics curated by the Hinrich Foundation

Key statistics and trends in international trade 2019

UNCTAD
01 March 2020

Key statistics and trends in trade policy 2019

UNCTAD
01 March 2020

Strength in numbers: Collaborative approaches to addressing concerns with China’s state-led economic model

Asia Society Policy Institute
15 April 2019

2018 report to Congress on China’s WTO compliance

United States Trade Representative
12 February 2019

Priority recommendations for US-China trade negotiations

US Chamber of Commerce
28 January 2019

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Helpful links to data sources

US trade data and policy websites:

United States Trade Representative (for information about US trade policies and tariff lists)

US Bureau of Industry and Security (for information about restricted entities)

US Census Bureau and International Trade Administration (for trade data and statistics)

A Free and Open Indo-Pacific 2019, US Department of State

China trade statistics and websites:

China Profile, World Bank

Chinese Customs (for export data)

National Bureau of Statistics of China (for trade statistics)

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (for trade data and policy information)

PRC Macro

China Briefing

Our US-China trade experts & contributors

Get access to proven experience and fresh thinking in cross-border trade, policy and business. Drawn from a wide range of disciplines and sectors, our experts offer valuable views and opinions on achieving sustainable global trade.