/ 3 January 2024

2024: Another round in the superpower smackdown?

Flags Of Usa And China Painted On Cracked Wall
Booming China seems to be patiently playing the long game, unperturbed by Trump’s tariff threats which could ultimately punish US consumers

Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy

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