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With these trade barriers, the bifurcation of global semiconductor markets is likely, and US consumers may soon feel the ramifications through higher prices and constrained access to competitive technologies. The implications reach far beyond chips, marking a pivotal moment in how global trade relationships are forged.
Future Perspectives: A Deteriorating US Economic Grip
In the broader context, shifting trade dynamics mean fewer transactions in US dollars as China seeks to reduce its dependence on American economic markets. The advent of significant reductions in US treasury holdings by China signals potential vulnerability to the US economy going forward.