US & China

Xi’s Careful Reply to Trump Tariffs Shows China Has More to Lose

  • China put tariffs on sliver of goods compared to Trump targets
  • Beijing’s response limited by slowing economy, property crisis
Xi JinpingPhotographer: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images

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The first volleys in the latest US-China trade war made clear that Xi Jinping is taking a more cautious approach than during Donald Trump’s first term.