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Why US Tariffs Aren’t the Answer ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ก

Chen Weidong, deputy dean of the Institute of Foreign Law and Governance at the University of International Business and Economics, argues that tariffs are no 'panacea' for ongoing economic challenges faced by the U.S. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“‰

In a sharp analysis, he highlights how tariffs often ripple through global supply chains, hitting consumers with higher prices while failing to address root issues like technological competition and policy coordination. ๐Ÿššโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ

'Trade is a two-way street,' he writes, emphasizing that unilateral measures could deepen economic divides. The call? More dialogue, less ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ trade wars.

With young professionals and entrepreneurs keen on Asian markets, this debate hits home. Could cooperative frameworks like APEC or the WTO offer better solutions? ๐Ÿค Let us know your take!

Edited for clarity and brevity from Chen Weidong's original Chinese commentary.

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