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Experts React: U.S.-China Relations Heading into a Likely Summit

This collection of brief comments by several CSIS China experts reflects substantial anxieties about the state of U.S.-China relations and the potential downsides to possible agreements reached during a potential Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of APEC.

Commentary by Thomas J. Christensen, Jeannette Chu, Brian Hart, Scott Kennedy, Henrietta Levin, and Ilaria Mazzocco — October 6, 2025

China and the Impact of “Liberation Day” Tariffs

This article unpacks the tariff actions taken against China, how China is responding, anticipated effects on China’s economy, and signposts for future action.

Critical Questions by Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston — April 4, 2025

Managing U.S.-China Tensions over the Global Economic Order

In this collection of brief notes from the U.S.-China Global Economic Order (GEO) Dialogue, participants offer tentative solutions to difficult problems in economic competition, economic security, finance, and decarbonization and development.

Report by Scott Kennedy — November 20, 2024

Defensive Measures Against China: Time for a Reevaluation

The cumulative effects of U.S. defensive economic actions against China deserve careful evaluation, including their potential negative consequences. The United States and its allies should reassess their approach and adapt as needed.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — October 29, 2024

Diversifying, Not Decoupling

The CSIS Trustee Chair’s second formal survey of over 600 Taiwanese companies reveals they remain worried about the international environment and conditions in China, but are engaged in diversifying rather than fully decoupling their business from China.

Report by Scott Kennedy and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — September 9, 2024

Experts React: Energy and Trade Implications of Tariffs on Chinese Imports

On May 14, 2024, the White House announced increased tariffs on Chinese imports. In this commentary, CSIS scholars delve into key aspects of these new tariffs and the sectors where they apply.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, Emily Benson, Gracelin Baskaran, Jane Nakano, and Quill Robinson — May 14, 2024