The world is entering an era of protectionism” as the U.S. turns to aggressive tariffs, warns one China expert. How nasty will it get?

If Trump's proposed 60% tariff against China is enacted and the country responds aggressively, it could pressure some of America's largest companies.

Beijing might have little choice but to reconfigure its economy should it become embroiled in a broader trade conflict.

Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since US president-elect’s first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatened

Africa will escape a direct hit from President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs, but is exposed to heavy collateral damage from a new US-China trade war.

This was reported by Financial Times, citing advisers to Beijing and international risk analysts. The Chinese government, led by Xi Jinping, was once caught off guard by Trump’s victory in the 2016 elections and by his subsequent actions to impose higher tariffs,