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US-China trade relations post election discussed with CNBC by Clete Willems

Gump Law and Policy Partner, Clete Willems, is cited in the CNBC.com article titled "Unity Through Toughness: China, According to a Former Trade Negotiator," following his appearance...

Discussions on post-election trade ties between the USA and China take center stage with Clete...
Discussions on post-election trade ties between the USA and China take center stage with Clete Willems' conversation on CNBC.

US-China trade relations post election discussed with CNBC by Clete Willems

In a recent interview on the Squawk Box Asia program, Clete Willems, a partner at Gump public law and policy, shared his insights on the future of U.S.-China relations. Willems' comments were featured in the CNBC.com article "Being tough on China is what unifies a polarized U.S., former trade negotiator says."

Willems, a seasoned expert in public law and policy, predicted that China will have to deal with a more predictable U.S. policy under President Biden. He does not foresee a significant deviation from past China positions by the new administration.

According to Willems, being tough on China is what unifies the U.S. in a polarized nation. He emphasized that tariffs announcements in the middle of the night, a tactic often employed by the previous administration, are unlikely under Biden's administration.

The overall trajectory of U.S.-China relations is expected to remain the same under Biden. However, if former Vice President Joe Biden wins the election, he will be constrained by the political environment and will likely not revert to some of the China positions he held in the past that some viewed as relatively weak.

Meanwhile, if the U.S. presidential candidate who won the next election in 2024 is Donald Trump, he is expected to continue his previous administration's approach of confronting China on trade and security issues. Trump secured victory with 312 electoral votes and won all swing states, indicating a strong mandate for his policy positions.

To view the full interview with Willems, click the provided link. It's an insightful discussion that offers a comprehensive perspective on the future of U.S.-China relations.

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