The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading

Executive Intelligence Dispatch
The US-China trade war appears to have subsided, but tensions remain, as neither country has taken concrete steps to prevent future conflicts.
Key Facts & Findings
- —The US-China trade conflict has largely fallen off the headlines since the US presidential election.
- —Despite the truce, fears of new tariffs continue to surface, particularly when the US and China meet for bilateral talks.
- —The lack of concrete actions from both countries suggests that the sense of calm may be short-lived.
“The US-China trade conflict has largely fallen off the headlines since the US presidential election, but fears of new tariffs continue to surface.”
“Despite the truce, fears of new tariffs continue to surface, particularly when the US and China meet for bilateral talks.”
The ongoing US-China trade tensions have significant implications for global trade and the economy, particularly for countries like Sri Lanka that rely on international trade.
The next bilateral talks between the US and China are expected to take place in the coming months, which may lead to further developments in the trade conflict.
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