
(DailyAnswer.org) – A pivotal compliance review of the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement is underway, questioning if China aligns with the “America First Trade Policy”.
At a Glance
- The White House initiated a compliance review of the Economic and Trade Agreement between China and the U.S.
- This review aligns with Trump’s “America First Trade Policy” under the new Presidential Memorandum.
- The U.S. Trade Representative published the 2024 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance.
- China’s state-driven economy remains a significant challenge to global trading norms.
An In-Depth Look at the Compliance Review
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has begun an evaluation of China’s adherence to the Economic and Trade Agreement. This review seeks to ensure China is “acting in accordance with the commitments it made in the agreement.” As part of this process, there is a particular focus on adhering to President Donald Trump’s “America First Trade Policy”. However, it remains unspecified whether this review includes the phase one trade agreement signed in 2020.
The compliance review’s announcement comes shortly after President Trump nominated Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, who has indicated that the phase one agreement would serve as a basis for any further trade negotiations with China. Jamieson Greer, nominated as the U.S. trade representative, was integral in the initial negotiation process, providing an essential background to the unfolding review.
Biden-Harris Strategy Towards U.S.-China Trade
The 2024 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance highlights numerous challenges posed by China’s trade practices. Ambassador Katherine Tai noted that “China continues to represent the biggest challenge to the international trading system,” attributing this to its non-market, state-directed economic strategies. The current administration has crafted a multi-faceted strategy to tackle these issues, including increased domestic investment and international coalition-building initiatives.
“This report details the breadth and scale of the constantly evolving non-market policies and practices that China deploys in pursuit of its anticompetitive objectives as well as the serious harm that those non-market policies and practices cause to workers, businesses, and industries in the United States and around the world. It is imperative that the members of the international trading community continue to work together to defend our shared interests against these many harmful policies and practices.” – Ambassador Katherine Tai.
The strategy includes tackling China’s industrial policies that target U.S. industries, highlighting the necessity of defending U.S. interests against these persistent policies and practices. The compliance review and its outcomes hold significance in shaping future negotiations and trade policy directions.
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Concluding Observations
The compliance review aligns closely with the newly signed Presidential Memorandum “America First Trade Policy”, underlining the importance of ensuring China meets its bilateral commitments. This initiative marks the 22nd annual review as required by the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000, spotlighting areas where U.S. interests must remain protected in an increasingly competitive global economy. As evaluations continue, it remains clear that the outcomes will critically influence the trajectory of U.S.-China trade dynamics.
While the specifics of China’s compliance remain under scrutiny, the report underscores a broader commitment to upholding the integrity and fairness of global trade practices, emphasizing vigilance and strategic planning to secure America’s economic interests.
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