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Trade wars: US and China
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Report summary
US trade policy has been quiet since President Trump withdrew from the TPP in late January. That could all change, following the confirmation of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. If the target is economies with which the US runs a large trade deficit, China stands out. The stakes are high, but taking action against Chinese imports is not easy. The likeliest outcome is one where no one wins.
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USA Purchasing Managers' IndicesEurozone Purchasing Managers' IndicesJapan Purchasing Managers' Indices
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China Purchasing Managers' IndicesIndustrial productionIndustrial productionConsumer Sentiment Index (3-month moving avg.)Consumer Sentiment Index (3-month moving avg.)10-year government bond yields (%)10-year government bond yields (%)Consumer Price Index (annual % change)Consumer Price Index (annual % change)
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