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Is Trump in a Trade War with China? An Up-to-Date Guide

Chad P. Bown (PIIE) and Melina Kolb (PIIE)

In the ongoing trade confrontation between President Donald Trump and China, multiple battles that could turn into a trade war have emerged. The timelines in this post track the development of the most pressing trade conflicts with links to the latest available data and PIIE analysis.

The timelines will be updated as trade disputes with China continue.

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