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The paper analyzes the transformation of U.S.-China economic relations from 2018 to 2023, focusing on trade policy and geopolitical issues.

February 12, 2026Asia policy

The Changing Character of U.S.-China Economic Relations: From Competition to Geopolitical Rivalry, 2018–23

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This article examines changing U.S.-China economic relations, highlighting shifts towards geopolitical rivalry and national security implications.

The paper analyzes the transformation of U.S.-China economic relations from 2018 to 2023, focusing on trade policy and geopolitical issues.
Chronological review of official statements and international agreements
Analysis of independent journalistic accounts and scholarly research
Time period segmented into three phases from 2018 to 2023
U.S. trade policy shifted from economic critiques to national security justifications
Sanctions in 2020–21 were tied to political issues like human rights
Under Biden, policies focused on technologies related to security and defense

Ekelund et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article examines changing U.S.-China economic relations, highlighting shifts towards geopolitical rivalry and national security implications.