US and China Seek Stronger Economic Ties Amid Trade Regionalization
- US Secretary of Commerce visiting China to improve relations between the two countries.
- US and China trading more with neighbors as regional trade patterns emerge.
- Shift towards regional trade could impact global growth and cause inflation.
- US and allies have limited exports to China, while China has restricted exports of semiconductors.
- US-China trade has declined due to higher US interest rates and China's economic challenges.