Trade tensions with China on the increase - BBH

Analysts at Brown Brothers Harriman explained that before the new US Administration assumes office, trade tensions with China have increased.  

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"It is not simply an American-Sino issue. The EC is also becoming less tolerant.  Among emerging market economies Brazil and India have reportedly become more aggressive in bringing anti-dumping charges against China.  

The confrontation is unlike to abate regardless of the outcome of next year's elections in Europe or the operational policy of the Trump Administration.   Even more, the integration of China more fully into the world economy is one of the most critical political and economic challenges.  

Some suggest that the disruption created by China's membership in the WTO may be a contributing factor to the economic malaise that has been one (of many) contributing factors behind the rise of populist-nationalist forces."