Why US Sanctions Threats Against China Aren’t Credible The threat of economic sanctions against China has become a familiar refrain in Washington, but this strategy may ultimately backfire on the United States itself.
To understand why, it's essential to examine the underlying dynamics at play – and the far reaching consequences for America's own economic stability.
The US economy is woefully unprepared for an aggressive sanctions regime against China. The aftermath of 2008 still lingers, with lingering scars from the Great Recession.