Shipping containers stand beneath gantry cranes at Yangshan port in Shanghai. World trade is gradually recovering but bringing the US-China trade war to a quick conclusion could make a marked difference. Photo: Bloomberg

Macroscope by David Brown

End the US-China trade war for the sake of the pandemic-stricken world

US-China trade frictions are detrimental to global well-being and this needs resolving quickly. It is time to bring China into the G7 fold

Both countries need a resumption of freer trade and more open access to each other’s markets, along with a common pledge to cut the bilateral deficit

David Brown

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Published: 3:30am, 18 May, 2021

Updated: 3:31am, 18 May, 2021

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David Brown is the chief executive of New View Economics. Over a career spanning four decades in London, David held roles as chief economist in a number of international investment banks.

End the US-China trade war for the sake of the pandemic-stricken world

US-China trade frictions are detrimental to global well-being and this needs resolving quickly. It is time to bring China into the G7 fold Both countries need a resumption of freer trade and more open access to each other’s markets, along with a common pledge to cut the bilateral deficit

US-China trade frictions are detrimental to global well-being and this needs resolving quickly. It is time to bring China into the G7 fold

Both countries need a resumption of freer trade and more open access to each other’s markets, along with a common pledge to cut the bilateral deficit