On China, Trump picked the right battle but the wrong strategy
The article argues that while the Trump administration correctly identified the need to challenge China's economic dominance, its protectionist strategy is chaotic and damaging. It suggests that global trade is shifting toward a new paradigm focused on supply chain security and strategic independence.
Why it matters
It highlights the long-term economic consequences of US-China trade tensions and the resulting fragmentation of global trade alliances.
Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images US economy Analysis On China, Trump picked the right battle but the wrong strategy Eduardo Porter A long trade war looms. Trump’s scattershot protectionism, chaotic tariffs and belligerence against our natural allies guarantees that US trade policy will remain a hot mess
The author uses critical language like 'scattershot protectionism' and 'hot mess' to describe US policy.
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