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A major trade conflict between the US and China would disrupt supply chains, drive up costs, and slow economic growth—likely sending shockwaves across global markets. Smartphones top US imports from China.Learning Outcomes
• Understand strategic influences on global economics—The article explains how major policy decisions between economic powers can affect global trade and investment patterns.
• Explore international relationships through economic policy—It provides insight into how international alliances and rivalries are shaped by trade dynamics.