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Trump’s best China trade deal is the one he doesn’t make

MarketWatch · May 14, 2026, 3:25 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Three decades of failed engagement with Beijing show why U.S. should walk away from the bargaining table.

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Trump’s best China trade deal is the one he doesn’t make

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