In response to Donald Trump’s re-election, China may implement significant economic policies to buffer against the expected negative impacts on its economy.
Predicted to face reduced growth due to Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including possible 60% tariffs on Chinese goods, China might strengthen its economic stance through fiscal and monetary stimulus measures.
Economists suggest that while Trump’s policies might slow China’s economic growth, the actual impact could be less severe due to the country’s potential countermeasures. Some predict a reduction in GDP growth by less than one percentage point each year, while a few expect a one to two-percentage-point drop.
More than half of the economists surveyed believe China might weaken the yuan in response to new US tariffs. Additionally, regarding retaliation, agricultural products are seen as the most likely target for Chinese tariffs.
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James Miller is a Senior Content Writer at McGruff.com. He has a background in investing and has spent most of his career in the financial industry. He can trace his family tree back to the California Gold Rush when his ancestors risked it all to make it big in the west. He feels like he's following in their footsteps as he strives to make sense of today's gold market.