Donald Trump upended decades of American policy when he started a trade war with China. Many thought that President Biden would reverse those policies. Instead, he’s stepping them up.
Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House, explains.
Guest: Jim Tankersley (www.nytimes.com/by/jim-tanker...) , who covers economic policy at the White House The New York Times.
Background reading:
• Mr. Biden, competing with Mr. Trump to be tough on China (www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us...) , called for steel tariffs last month.
• The Biden administration may raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent (www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/us...) .
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12 май 2024
