World on the Brink
Those following U.S.–China trade and technology dynamics in recent years know how hard it can be to keep the bigger picture in view.
To bring developments into focus, Silverado Policy Accelerator mapped 30 of the most consequential measures issued from Washington and Beijing across five distinct periods we have identified from late 2024 to present. We trace how tariffs, technology restrictions, and critical-mineral controls have reshaped the bilateral relationship through cycles of escalation, negotiation, and renewed restrictions.
Some key measures are suspended until early January, making it especially important to understand what led to the current pause and what developments may unfold as the Trump Administration enters its final two years and the 120th Congress is seated.
To consider what may come next, start with how we reached this point.
