China is expected to focus on a rematch of a tariff war with the United States in 2025 after President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January, while seeking to improve ties with Japan, which could also face higher import duties.
With its economy suffering from a downturn amid a prolonged property sector crisis, the Asian powerhouse has been mapping out a series of stimulus steps since September. Some experts say it may not be as well-positioned to handle trade conflicts with the United States as it was during Trump’s first four-year term through 2021.
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