Effectiveness of U.S. Economic Policies Regarding China Pursued from 2017 to 2024

U.S.-China trade tensions have waxed and waned for decades but have remained persistently high since 2017. In this report, the authors assess the effectiveness of recent, more-restrictive U.S. economic policies regarding China. They also provide recommendations on how to improve the United States' ability to defend its economic interests and enhance the likelihood of the Chinese government adopting fairer trade practices.