Discussion Post: Should the US Begin De-Coupling from China
A lot has been discussed lately about continued trade relations with China at current levels.
From the Corona Virus to American jobs being lost to foreign competition.
Investment in China is being viewed as high-risk!
Read the following Articles:
• "The Folly of Decoupling From China" By Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman.
• "Opinion: ‘Decoupling' the U.S. from China would backfire" by David Ignatius.
• "Could the US and Chinese economies really 'decouple'?" by Isabella Weber.
And then discuss the questions below.
• Are you OK continuing to invest in China?
• What would happen to our economy if we de-coupled, or at least begin significantly reducing our trade with China?
• If not China, where else can we go for lower priced labor and goods?
• Do you see any risks with reducing trade with the most populated country in the world?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.