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Why the US shouldn't start a trade war with China

  • Written by Greg Wright, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of California, Merced
imageThe U.S. is slapping tariffs on China-made aluminum, which could lead to a trade war.AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

The U.S. and China seem to be on the verge of a costly trade war.

Most recently, the Trump administration announced that Chinese shipments of aluminum foil will now face a hefty import tax, a decision that is intended to offset what the...

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