The ongoing battle between hawks who want to punish China vs. the more business-friendly group that wants to at least keep relations between the two countries from further deteriorating is again playing out over the pandemic with both sides sending out signals that their view is prevailing. Given the history of this debate, the only thing certain about the outcome is that it will sow more confusion for importers trying to establish their supply chains over the long run.

President Trump got the ball rolling last week when he suggested that further tariffs on Chinese goods were under consideration as a ... Log in to view full article.