Is China Being Fair on Trade?

Explainer Video by Shannon K. O'Neil, Host

March 3, 2020, 7:00 am (EST)

Is China Being Fair on Trade?
Explainer Video

“Made in China.” You’ve probably seen this label on your clothes, toys, and other everyday products. China’s reach has skyrocketed in recent decades, disrupting the global trading system as we know it.

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This video is part of the Inside the Issues video series, featuring CFR Vice President of Studies Shannon K. O’Neil. Watch as she helps explain and clarify common misconceptions surrounding international issues such as China’s trade practices, green jobs, and immigration.

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This project was made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York
 

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