How Biden Adopted Trump’s Trade War With China

Описание: Donald Trump upended decades of American policy when he started a trade war with China. Many thought that President Biden would reverse those policies. Instead, he’s stepping them up.


Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House, explains.


Guest: Jim Tankersley (https://www.nytimes.com/by/jim-tanker...) , who covers economic policy at the White House The New York Times.


Background reading: 

• Mr. Biden, competing with Mr. Trump to be tough on China (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us...) , called for steel tariffs last month.
• The Biden administration may raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/us...) .

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