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Economic relations between China and the U.S

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First, we summarise the chronology of the China-U.S. trade war. We then show that the China-U.S. trade surplus, correctly measured, is not as large as it is made out to be, but is nevertheless still a large number. In terms of the total domestic value-added generated by the exports of goods to each other, the China-U.S. bilateral gap is even smaller. Next, we analyse both the immediate and real impacts of the mutual tariffs on the two economies. Third, we discuss economic and technological competition between China and the U.S. and present long-term projections of the two economies to 2050. Fourth, we identify the economic complementarities between China and the U.S. We then discuss the possibility of coordinated expansion of trade. Fifth, we also discuss the thorny bilateral issues in the economic relations between the two countries.

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  • Lawrence J. Lau, 2019. "Economic relations between China and the U.S," Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(4), pages 327-363, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jocebs:v:17:y:2019:i:4:p:327-363
    DOI: 10.1080/14765284.2020.1712887
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