The conflict between the US and China is likely to cast a shadow over the global economy for some time to come. Photo: EPA-EFE The conflict between the US and China is likely to cast a shadow over the global economy for some time to come. Photo: EPA-EFE
The conflict between the US and China is likely to cast a shadow over the global economy for some time to come. Photo: EPA-EFE
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US-China trade unpredictability likely to weigh on global economy

  • Given large gaps between US and Chinese positions, deal ending trade war may not be possible before the end of the year, analysts say
  • Uncertainty is causing businesses to postpone decisions, hurting investment and consumption

Topic |   China economy
Karen Yeung
Karen Yeung

Updated: 12:15pm, 1 Jul, 2019

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The conflict between the US and China is likely to cast a shadow over the global economy for some time to come. Photo: EPA-EFE The conflict between the US and China is likely to cast a shadow over the global economy for some time to come. Photo: EPA-EFE
The conflict between the US and China is likely to cast a shadow over the global economy for some time to come. Photo: EPA-EFE
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