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The Trump administration's tit-for-tat with Beijing over trade tariffs could have a significant impact not only on the Chinese and U.S. economy, but also other economies around the world. In an era when free trade and open markets has benefited millions of people, it also reminds us of how counterintuitive protectionist policies are? But what can we expect in the months ahead? What options might the two countries take to ease tensions? Peter Churchouse, Managing Director of Portwood Co Ltd, Stephen Olson, Research Fellow of Hinrich Foundation, and Dr Tse Kwok Leung, Head of Policy & Economic Research of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd, gave their take on the dispute.