Donald Trump upended decades of American policy when he started a trade war with China. Many thought that President Biden would reverse those policies. Instead, he’s stepping them up.
Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House, explains.
Guest: Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Mr. Biden, competing with Mr. Trump to be tough on China, called for steel tariffs last month.
- The Biden administration may raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent.
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