Economics, Trade, and Finance in U.S.-China Relations

One result of globalization is that trade and business engagement between the United States and China has risen to a new level, creating an economic interdependence not seen before. China's growing economic prowess is viewed negatively by some in the United States, and American companies continue to express frustration over doing business with China. Despite improving political relations between the two countries, U.S.-China relations have entered a new phase in which issues of economics and trade—traditionally considered among the most positive and beneficial aspects of the relationship—have increasingly become a source of friction.

In response to these trends, the Freeman Chair is committed to assessing the difficult economic and trade issues confronting U.S. China relations:

• The politics of U.S. China economic and trade relations.
• U.S.-China interaction on the global economic stage.
• Corporate governance and other issues of concern in China.