The U.S. and China engage in one of the world’s largest trading relationships. Since the start of his administration, President Trump has pursued a policy to force China to change what he describes as unfair trade practices.
A recent article from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ, 10/25/2020) discusses the impact of President Trump’s trade policies on U.S. manufacturing. Please read the article, do some research, and post your summary and analysis. Make sure your summary and analysis and any discussion comments follow the instructions posted to this discussion board. And please focus on the economic not political issues relevant to this topic. Comments that are well thought and follow the rules are worth 10 points.
Hint: your analysis should focus on the economic factors that influenced President Trump’s decision to impose trade restrictions on goods imported from China. Bonus: do some research on the factors responsible for declining employment in U.S. manufacturing.
