Those geopolitics have left American policy makers with two choices, neither of them appetizing. If the candidates’ ideas became policy, China would almost certainly retaliate in some fashion. That agreement calls for dismantling barriers to American trade with many of the countries that find themselves increasingly uneasy about China’s growing dominance. PhotoWith few exceptions, Chinese officials have tried to steer clear of commenting on the American candidates. They want to file more trade cases against China and impose more tariffs.

Source: New York Times June 29, 2016 15:10 UTC