US is already in ‘trade war’ with China, says former US trade official

President Trump is not backing down from imposing tariffs on all countries doing business with the U.S., including 100% or more on China. China has threatened tariffs against U.S. exports too, which could begin Thursday.

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Guest:

  • Wendy Cutler - vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, former diplomat and negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Nihar Patel, Eddie Sun