Current News and Analysis

In addition to general everyday news sources, you can consult the resources listed below for current news, analysis, and commentary on U.S. trade with China. Use keywords to search these sites for relevant material. The Selected Periodicals and Subscription Databases sections of this guide also offer up-to-date news and analysis. The subscription resources marked with a padlock are only available to researchers on-site at the Library of Congress. If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) External
The site offers a large number of commentary, news articles, and research papers on the topic of trade.
Cato Institute: China External
The China page includes a variety of publications on issues related to China, including trade.
China Institute of International Studies External
CIIS is the think tank of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It provides research and analysis on a wide range of international issues.
China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations External
CSIS describes CICIR as "a top think tank under the Ministry of State Security, China’s primary foreign intelligence gathering organ, with significant influence on state and Party leadership thinking about foreign policy." The site can be searched for opinion and analytical articles and reports on issues related to trade with the U.S.
Council on Foreign Relations External
"The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, CFR takes no institutional positions on matters of policy."

CQ.com External This link opens in a new window
Congressional Quarterly (CQ) reports on activities and politics of Congress. Search for news and analysis using keywords and the provided filters.

Journal of Commerce External
A maritime and business journal that reports on maritime issues and often covers trade issues. Search the site using keywords.
Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) External
PIIE is a private research organization devoted to the study of international economic policy. With policy briefs, articles and other publications covering international trade and investment, international finance and exchange rates, macroeconomic policy and crisis response, globalization and human welfare, and studies of key economic regions PIIE provides expert analysis and proposes practical policy solutions.
Politico: Trade External
POLITICO covers political news with a focus on national politics, Congress, Capitol Hill, lobbying, advocacy, and more. The Trade section offers in-depth coverage of trade issues.
South China Morning Post External
Breaking news and analysis on the US-China trade war, its history and timeline, and the impact on the global economy.
World Trade Online External

An online news service for subscribers to Inside U.S. Trade that offers daily international trade news, archives of Inside U.S. Trade, trade related documents and more. Available from several subscription databases to onsite patrons at LC and other subscribers.

U.S. Trade with China: Selected Resources

Current News and Analysis