[solotronics]

To me it seems we are finally starting to play the same game as the Chinese, they strategically use companies on a national scale to gain and keep trade advantages. I think in some cases such as metal refining they are able to coordinate on a national scale with the strategy of their government and outmanuver independent companies. I consider this recent move the US government waking up and starting to really fight the Chinese in key economic areas.

[chris_wot]

God, I hope not. That leads to far more serious consequences, like out-and-out war. Trade has its downsides, but one positive consequence is that it does help reduce the likelihood that two sides will get into military conflict with each other.

[solotronics]

The Chinese have basically no proven offensive capability outside their immediate sphere of influence compared to the US. Compare the Navies and Air Forces of each country and also the experience fighting foreign wars with complicated logistics and such. From a geopolitical standpoint there is probably close to zero chance of them initiating a war anywhere near north america.

They have however been fighting a trade war and somewhat of a cold war for years against the US.