Economics

Biden Trade Nominee Says China Is Both a Rival and a Partner

Tai says administration needs strategic, coherent China plan
Nation needs to be held accountable for unfair trade practices

Watch: President Joe Biden’s trade nominee Katherine Tai has given indications of her approach to China, calling Beijing both a rival and a partner. (Source: Bloomberg)

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By Eric Martin

February 24, 2021 at 11:00 PM UTC

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February 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM UTC

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President Joe Biden’s nominee for trade chief is pledging to work with allies to take on China while also embarking on a pragmatic approach to the Asian nation, saying it’s both a rival and partner whose cooperation the U.S. needs to address global challenges.