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Across multiple administrations and both political parties, the United States has steadily sought to contain the rise of the People's Republic. In this week's Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the measurable extent of the break between the global titans.
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US-China decoupling is crossing a Rubicon
China's US bond holdings are going nowhere fast
Tariffs will force supply chains out of black box
China will struggle to deal with its overcapacity
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