#USChinaTradeTalks is an ongoing economic conflict between the United States and China, starting in 2018 under the Trump administration. It began when the U.S. imposed tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods, accusing China of unfair trade practices, intellectual property theft, and forced technology transfers. China retaliated with its own tariffs. This escalated into a series of back-and-forth tariff increases, disrupting global supply chains and increasing costs for businesses and consumers. Although some tensions eased under the Biden administration, strategic competition continues, especially in tech, semiconductors, and trade influence, shaping global economic policies and alliances.