President Trump has taken an aggressive stance toward China on trade, threatening tariffs of up to $150 billion. Has Trump's tit-for-tat showdown been effective in terms of how China negotiates? When Trump announced a potential additional $100 billion in tariffs on goods from China, there was no immediate response. The so-called ‘China Threat Theory’ can be laid to rest." As Trump rants and raves about China, Chinese officials have emphasized the need for cooperation.

Source: Forbes April 14, 2018 02:03 UTC