After more than two years of escalating tarrifs and a seemingly never-ending trade war, the US and China have agreed on a first step towards a truce.
If it holds, it could be a boost for U.S. President Donald Trump in an election year.
But who will benefit the most from this initial phase of a broader trade agreement?
China has promised to open up its markets and buy more US goods.
In exchange, the US will lift some tarrifs. Yet most will stay in place – and that’s where the problems start.
So, could this really be the beginning of the end of the trade war between the US and China?
Presenter: Richelle Carey
Guests
Dan Wang, analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Access China Service.
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, Director of the European Centre for International Political Economy and a former Swedish Representative to the World Trade Organization.
Phil Caruso, Member of the Defense Council at the Truman National Security Project and a former Intelligence officer in the US Air Force.
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