The Remains of the Trade: The U.S.–China Trade War and Its Aftermath

This paper examines the economic consequences and lasting effects of the U.S.–China trade war on global trade patterns, supply chains, and international economic relations. The authors analyze how tariffs, trade restrictions, and geopolitical tensions reshaped sourcing decisions, production networks, and trade flows between the United States, China, and third countries. The study explores the persistence of trade reallocation after the initial tariff shocks and assesses the broader implications for globalization, industrial policy, and the fragmentation of the global trading system.