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US hesitant to confront China on trade imbalances

Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Updated August 19

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  • China's share of global manufacturing exports has risen from 3% to 20% since 1995.

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  • The Guardian

    The article argues that the US is avoiding direct confrontation with China over its undervalued currency, opting instead for less effective measures like targeting transshipped goods, and that a coordinated international effort to revalue the yuan is a more promising solution.

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