EconomyTrump’s Aides See China Cheating on Trade, but Shun Retaliation
Two sobering conclusions are taking shape inside President Donald Trump’s trade team. Officials believe China is cheating on its trade deal. They also expect the United States to do little in response. Despite concerns about compliance, the team is avoiding retaliation against Beijing. The emerging view points to a trade agreement whose enforcement is seen as weak, while the administration declines to escalate the dispute.
Trump’s Aides See China Cheating on Trade, but Shun Retaliation