China is building a major manufacturing advantage in higher-value industries, from electric cars and batteries to robotics and renewable energy. This year Chinese exports are on course to be about 80% higher than in 2019, putting manufacturers across the world under growing strain. Governments are responding with tariffs and trade barriers, but pushing back against China isn’t straightforward. Our senior economy and government reporter James Mayger joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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