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Can Trump’s Trade War General Make Peace?
That’s the task for U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. He may be more comfortable with confrontation.
As Lighthizer predicted, prosperity hasn't quelled trade tensions with China.
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“Trade alone cannot douse the flames of international rivalry. In fact, prosperity often contributes to conflict.”
That’s how U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer once characterized the risks of allowing China to join the World Trade Organization.