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Michael Pettis argues that trade policies which may appear impressive to policymakers and dealmakers have no actual effect on the overall trade imbalances.
He stresses that a misunderstanding of trade mechanics, including the balance of payments, contributes to misguided policies.
Pettis has previously highlighted how persistent currency weakness amid growing trade surpluses challenges free-market principles in prior commentary. He has also drawn attention to the pressure on smaller Chinese banks as higher real estate exposure limits their lending, according to recent analysis.