Amid Trump tariffs, China's trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight

Amid ongoing debate over tariffs, state of Kentucky emerges as leading — and unconventional — voice of opposition

Over the past few months, the state of Kentucky has assumed a new — and somewhat unlikely — role amid the ongoing on-again, off-again tariffs that have marked the first three months of President Donald Trump's second term.

Amid Trump tariffs, China’s trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight

Amid Trump tariffs, China’s trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight

Amid Trump tariffs, China's trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight

Donald Trump has repeatedly urged Xi Jinping to call him for discussions about a potential trade deal. But any off-ramp to the economic tensions will likely run through Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is Xi's Sino-American trade tsar.

He Lifeng Emerges As Key Player In China’s Economic Diplomacy

At a recent Beijing forum, global leaders sought Xi Jinping but were impressed by Vice Premier He Lifeng, Xi's trusted economic lieutenant.

Newtalk News In recent years, China's economic development has gradually stagnated, and the real estate industry that once supported the entire Chinese economy has gradually declined. At the same time, the "Trade War 2.0" launched by the Trump administration against China has further hit China's domestic economic environment, and many large shopping malls have become very deserted. Even the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), which used…