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The US China trade war began in January 2018 when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Chinese solar panels and washing machines, escalating to widespread 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by March 2018.
The conflict intensified through 2018 and 2019 before a Phase One agreement was signed in January 2020.
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Current Status in 2026
The trade tensions remain active with tariffs still in place across major sectors. Our tracking data identifies Tariffs and Trade as the dominant signal category with 54 tracked signals, and China remains a primary focus with 37 tracked signals. Recent evidence of "diverging US China trade data pointing to tariff evasion" suggests companies continue adapting to trade barriers.
Broader Trade Conflicts
The US China dispute exists alongside new trade tensions with Canada, currently generating significant attention. Recent signals show US Canada trade friction affecting consumer prices, indicating trade policy remains a central geopolitical concern affecting domestic economies.