usa and china war

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The **U.S.-China trade war** began in 2018 under the Trump administration and has had significant global economic repercussions. Here’s a breakdown of key aspects:

### **Causes of the Trade War**
1. **Trade Imbalance** – The U.S. had a large trade deficit with China ($375 billion in 2017).
2. **Intellectual Property (IP) Theft** – The U.S. accused China of forced technology transfers and IP theft.
3. **"Made in China 2025"** – China’s industrial policy aimed at dominating high-tech sectors (AI, robotics, semiconductors) raised concerns in the U.S.
4. **National Security Fears** – U.S. saw China’s rise in tech (e.g., Huawei, semiconductors) as a security threat.

### **Key Events**
- **2018**: U.S. imposed tariffs on $50B of Chinese goods (later expanded to $250B); China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods (soybeans, autos).
- **2019**: Escalation continued, with U.S. tariffs reaching up to **25%** on $550B of Chinese imports; China retaliated with tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
- **2020**: **Phase One Trade Deal** signed (China agreed to buy $200B more in U.S. goods), but China fell short of targets.
- **2021-2024**: Biden largely maintained tariffs, added new restrictions (semiconductors, advanced tech).
- **2024-Present**: Tensions persist over Taiwan, AI, EVs, and export controls (e.g., U.S. bans on advanced chips to China).

### **Economic Impact**
- **U.S.**: Higher costs for businesses/consumers; some manufacturing shifted to Vietnam, Mexico.
- **China**: Export challenges, but trade with ASEAN/EU grew; tech sector faced U.S. sanctions (e.g., Huawei, SMIC).
- **Global**: Supply chain disruptions, inflation, and shifts in trade flows (e.g., Mexico overtook China as top U.S. trade partner in 2023).

### **Current Status (2024)**
- **Tech War Escalation**: U.S. restricts advanced semiconductor exports (Nvidia, ASML); China invests heavily in self-sufficiency.
- **Green Tech Tensions**: U.S. scrutinizes Chinese EVs, solar panels, batteries over subsidies.
- **No Major Deal Expected**: Both sides focus on "de-risking" rather than full decoupling.

### **Future Outlook**
- **Continued Competition**: Tech, green energy, and critical minerals will be key battlegrounds.
- **Limited De-escalation**: Some tariffs may stay for leverage; both nations seek alternative supply chains.

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