The US-China Bilateral Trade Imbalance

Abstract

In this paper, we will examine the roots and causes on both the supply and demand sides of the US-China bilateral trade imbalance. This paper is divided into three main sections, followed by a conclusion. First, the paper will examine the roots and causes of the US-China trade imbalance. It will explore the structural and political causes behind the imbalance, as well as the results of the imbalance in both China and the United States. Finally, it will discuss how best to address these problems and how to better balance trade between these two nations.