Global Trade Wars: An Analytical Case Study of the U.S.–China Conflict

Description

This course offers a clear, structured, and unbiased exploration of one of the most influential economic confrontations of the 21st century: the U.S.–China trade war. Designed for entrepreneurs, students, analysts, and professionals in international business, the course breaks down why the trade war began, how tariff strategies were implemented, and what real-world consequences emerged for companies, consumers, and global supply chains.

You will explore the economic and political factors that set the stage for escalating tensions, study the tariff policies introduced by the Trump administration, and analyze the short- and long-term impacts on manufacturing, pricing, logistics, and global trade flows.

By completing this course, you will gain practical tools to:

• Understand the mechanisms behind trade conflicts

• Evaluate how tariff shifts affect different industries

• Assess risks for importers, exporters, and supply-chain operators

• Apply real-world case lessons to your own business or studies

• Make better-informed strategic decisions in a volatile global market

This is not just theory—it’s a course that gives you actionable insights you can immediately apply.

What You’ll Learn

1. The Origins and Drivers of the U.S.–China Trade War

• Economic imbalances and strategic competition

• Key political and diplomatic turning points

• Structural issues behind long-term tensions

2. Tariff Strategy of the Trump Administration

• Timeline of tariff introductions

• Objectives behind Section 232 and Section 301 measures

• Impact on steel, aluminum, consumer goods, and technology sectors

• China’s countermeasures and strategic response

3. Global Consequences and Market Impact

• Effects on multinational companies and manufacturers

• Price changes for consumers in the U.S. and abroad

• Supply chain diversification and relocation trends

• Long-term implications for global trade architecture