President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, marking a significant escalation in economic tensions between Washington and Beijing as China is expected to take a retaliatory measure.The bigger problem is that, if a deal is reached, only a year and a half of calm may result. The two countries' short-term behavior is being fueled by the realization that no agreement will last.The U.S. administration is a difficult negotiating partner because it is divided on China goals. A lower bilateral trade deficit? …READ FULL ARTICLE
