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This week鈥檚 anticipated meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi is a critical moment for the future of the consequential U.S.-China relationship. Amidst the increasing escalation 鈥� the U.S. threat of new tariffs and export controls on U.S. software and China doubling down on rare earth leverage 鈥� President Trump has concluded a series of trade deals and cooperative arrangements on critical minerals [...]
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The Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) isn鈥檛 just a trade pact鈥攊t鈥檚 key to ASEAN鈥檚 economic security, stability, and growth in an era of global volatility. The 10 member states in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are home to 677 million people and together comprise the fifth largest economy in the world, making this region a prime market for investment and talent. The Digital [...]
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As rumors percolate about possible new U.S. export controls and outbound investment restrictions targeting China, it鈥檚 a good time to take stock. Since 2017, the U.S. government has implemented a vast array of policy changes with the intent of diversifying supply chains, more effectively competing with China, and safeguarding national security. These policies 鈥� including tariffs, export controls, and [...]
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January 15, 2022 marks the two-year anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal brokered by the Trump Administration. Throughout his campaign and first year in office, President Biden has underscored the importance of a comprehensive, strategic, and international, coalition-based approach to the U.S.-China trade relationship. Two years and billions of dollars in tariffs later, [...]