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Economic Statecraft: Is There a Sub-National Dimension? Evidence from United States–China Rivalry

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Using detailed information on policy interventions by US sub-national governments between 2009 and 2019, the contribution of such public bodies to Sino-US geopolitical rivalry is examined, in particular since President Trump took office in 2017. While US sub-national governments accounted for 28% of all US policy interventions that harmed Chinese commercial interests, awarding firm-specific subsidies in 88% of cases, the timing and sectoral incidence of such intervention suggests that economic statecraft considerations could only be part of the explanation for their actions. Ironically, the interventions of US sub-national governments and their weak commitment to transparency have much in common with their frequently maligned Chinese counterparts.

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  • Evenett, Simon J., 2021. "Economic Statecraft: Is There a Sub-National Dimension? Evidence from United States–China Rivalry," World Trade Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 20(2), pages 220-237, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:wotrrv:v:20:y:2021:i:2:p:220-237_6
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