Trump’s ‘Extreme Pressure’ Strategy Threatens Chinese Economy

Trump’s ‘Extreme Pressure’ Strategy Threatens Chinese Economy
President Donald Trump (R) and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (L) shake hands during dinner at the Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Fla., on April 6, 2017. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
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The strategy first used by President Donald Trump against North Korea is now being employed in the trade war against China and will bring far worse consequences for the Chinese economy than many expect, said an expert.

“Although he might not have said it, what President Trump is adopting during the trade war with China is an ‘extreme pressure’ strategy similar to that he imposed on North Korea,” said economic analyst Qin Peng.