Tensions over supply-chain decoupling between the United States and China are set to be at the forefront of discussions at a high-profile expo this week, as the presidential re-election of Donald Trump adds a greater sense of urgency to China’s long-standing focus on stabilising its supply chain.
With the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) kicking off in Beijing on Tuesday, Trump’s promised reinforcement of tariffs, export controls and sanctions threaten China’s supply-chain dominance, and the stakes are especially rising for industries heavily integrated into US-China trade.
