The moves risk further isolating the United States at a delicate geopolitical moment by inflaming key allies, as well as China. Chinese companies have also been placing big bets on American companies. Chinese companies have purchased many nonstrategic assets like movie theaters and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. On Wednesday, a senior official at the United States trade representative’s office said the investigation, which is now complete, found ample evidence of abuses in all these areas. Two weeks ago, Mr. Trump agreed to meet Mr. Kim for talks, surprising Mr. Xi, whom he did not consult before making the decision.

Source: New York Times March 21, 2018 23:46 UTC