The U.S.-China trade war is unprecedented in size, scope, and importance. The potential economic costs of the conflict—and any decoupling it prompts—are enormous, not only to the United States and China but to the global economy. Nearly 18 months since escalation began, the path to resolution is still unclear.

In this event, senior experts will discuss the state of U.S.-China trade relations today and roll out a major CSIS report on escalation dynamics in economic conflict. The event will draw on game theory as well as observations of real-world escalation to help policymakers manage economic conflict with China.

Matthew P. Goodman 

Senior Vice President and Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS 

Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, CSIS

William Reinsch 

Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair in International Business, CSIS

Claire Reade 

Senior Counsel, Arnold & Porter

Stephanie Segal

Senior Fellow, Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS