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The "Art of Caving": Trump's retreat in the trade war with China

The "Art of Caving": Trump's retreat in the trade war with China

Trump's more conciliatory tones in the tariff dispute with China are having an effect - and revealing a shift in power. Beijing waits while Washington changes course.

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With his "Art of Caving", Donald Trump is signaling a surprising U-turn in the trade war with China. What initially appears to be a tactical maneuver turns out, on closer inspection, to be a reaction to domestic political pressure and economic realities.

Source: Alex Cole

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