Government
November 8, 2018
The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China is causing uncertainty. Image credit: USFIA
By Sarah Jones
NEW YORK – Despite a power shift in the House of Representatives following the United States election on Nov. 6, trade experts do not expect the new Congress to rein in President Trump’s ability to continue his tariff battle with China.
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