A Clash of Economies
The U.S.–China trade war is not simply a matter of tariffs; it’s the visible outcome of years of growing frustration over economic practices that Washington deems unfair. The U.S. has long accused China of manipulating trade systems to its advantage through forced technology transfers, weak intellectual-property protection, and heavy subsidies that allow Chinese industries to undercut competitors globally. This combination of tactics has distorted market competition and left many Western manufacturers struggling to compete on equal footing.
At the heart of America’s grievances is the belief that China’s state-driven economy
