Biden or Trump, hawkish economic approach on China to intensify

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 26, 2024 12:05 am

WASHINGTON: In a shift from tit-for-tat tariffs and strong-arm tactics to tech restrictions and investment curbs, US policy toward China has become more targeted under President Joe Biden — though still hardline.

Despite differences between Democrats and Republicans, analysts expect Washington's approach to Beijing will only become tougher, whether Biden or former president Donald Trump wins another White House term.

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