After a seven-month review, the Biden administration has unveiled its trade strategy with China. There was little to show for the months of work; the approach is, in essence, a continuation of the stance of Donald Trump. This may be a reflection of US political realities. But it is a blow to US allies that would like to see Washington once again take a lead role in championing trade and investment deals. Instead, they are witnessing what appears to be a bipartisan urge to walk away. Over time, this threatens to hand a strategic victory to Beijing.
經過七個月的審議,拜登政府公佈了對華貿易戰略。幾個月的工作拿不出什麼成果可以展示;基本上就是延續唐納•川普(Donald Trump)的做法。這可能是美國政治現實的一個反映。但這對希望看到華盛頓方面在支持貿易和投資協定方面再度領頭的美國盟友來說是一個打擊。他們正在目睹一種貌似兩黨協調一致的脫鉤衝動。隨著時間的推移,這有可能把一個戰略勝利拱手交給北京方面。