China's new trade dispute with the U.S. could test Washington's commitment to the World Trade Organization, which has so far escaped the scrutiny of President Donald Trump, a critic of multilateral institutions,

Since Trump’s first term, they have been adapting their approach to the United States, and they have spent the past three months further developing their strategy to anticipate, counter, and minimize the damage of Trump’s volatile policymaking.

President Donald Trump's tariffs against China have gone into effect. China has retaliated with tariffs against U.S. oil. Tariffs against Mexico and Canada have paused as negotiations continue.