{"id":17396,"date":"2025-06-04T08:59:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T08:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/?p=17396"},"modified":"2025-08-25T08:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:11:39","slug":"week-ahead-tactical-tensions-long-term-divergences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/week_ahead\/week-ahead-tactical-tensions-long-term-divergences\/","title":{"rendered":"Week Ahead: Tactical Tensions &amp; Long-Term Divergences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W1-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no gunfire, but the economic war between the U.S. and China has reemerged with renewed volatility. The world&#8217;s two largest economies are again locking horns over critical industries such as semiconductors, steel, aluminum, and rare earth minerals, whose importance is now deeply entwined with national security and global technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This round of tension is layered with nuance: a U.S. election cycle, an increasingly assertive China, and rising global inflation. Every move, therefore, has higher economic and political stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Donald Trump is eager to land more trade deals, but talks with China and Europe continue to languish amid communications breakdowns and fresh tariff threats <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ROIIxYN2Qr\">https:\/\/t.co\/ROIIxYN2Qr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/1929674021492212031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 2, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent developments underline the intentionality of both sides. The U.S. has tightened restrictions on advanced AI chip exports, effectively curbing China&#8217;s access to next-generation technology. China, in turn, responded with sharp criticism, denouncing the measures as discriminatory and invoking World Trade Organization (WTO) norms to build diplomatic support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding fuel to the fire, President Trump recently announced a dramatic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-manufacturing-remains-subdued-may-delivery-times-lengthening-2025-06-02\/?taid=683e26024c7550000154e3ef&amp;utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&amp;utm_medium=trueAnthem&amp;utm_source=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">increase in tariffs<\/a>\u2014doubling duties on global steel and aluminum imports to 50%. While framed as a response to alleged violations of Geneva trade agreements, the move is widely seen as targeting China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIf you look at Liberation Day, that was April 2nd, so Q1 earnings really don\u2019t mean a lot, I mean, we\u2019re going to have to see how all of the tariff impacts hit Q2 and Q3,\u201d Baird tech strategist\u00a0Ted Mortonson says. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EsIO1IXE5f\">pic.twitter.com\/EsIO1IXE5f<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YahooFinance\/status\/1929629093861138465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 2, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Traders are rightly drawing parallels to 2019, when rising tensions eventually led to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-manufacturing-remains-subdued-may-delivery-times-lengthening-2025-06-02\/?taid=683e26024c7550000154e3ef&amp;utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&amp;utm_medium=trueAnthem&amp;utm_source=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Phase One trade agreement. <\/a>That temporary truce offered markets breathing space and allowed both countries to retreat without conceding strategic ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/W2-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But today&#8217;s landscape is different. Trump&#8217;s renewed hawkishness is politically expedient, while China continues to aggressively pursue its self-sufficiency agenda in sectors like semiconductors and green energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The broader macro environment marked by high inflation and fragmented global growth makes this more than just a replay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite tough rhetoric, both nations seem cautious about full economic decoupling. Imposing tariffs on rare earth exports could severely disrupt <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Reuters\/status\/1929583796950561049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">U.S. automaker manufacturing.<\/a> Conversely, chip restrictions threaten billions in lost revenue for U.S. firms like Nvidia. And while China has made progress in tech independence, it still depends heavily on importing high-performance chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides know that while disruption is unavoidable, mutual destruction is not an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macro and Commodities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/XAUUSD-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gold (XAU\/USD)<\/strong> surged above <strong>$3325.45<\/strong> before a minor pullback. If the price consolidates near <strong>3310<\/strong>, a bullish continuation toward <strong>3365.74<\/strong> is likely. With geopolitical tensions and weak U.S. data, gold remains a key hedge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WTI Crude (USOIL)<\/strong> continues to consolidate. A break below <strong>$63.327<\/strong> could precede sharp volatility. Energy markets remain highly reactive to trade developments and potential sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Currencies in Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USD-Index-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The US Dollar Index (USDX)<\/strong> dipped toward <strong>99.80<\/strong> before stabilizing. A further breakdown toward <strong>99.15<\/strong>, and eventually <strong>98.00<\/strong>, is possible unless Powell offers a hawkish surprise that stalls bearish momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EUR\/USD<\/strong> rebounded from <strong>1.1390<\/strong>, regaining an upward structure. If it holds above <strong>1.1360<\/strong>, a new bullish leg could emerge. The upcoming <strong>ECB rate cut to 2.15%<\/strong> (from 2.40%) is largely priced in, though dovish messaging may cap gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GBP\/USD<\/strong> is advancing after consolidating around <strong>1.3500<\/strong>. A sustained range near <strong>1.3485<\/strong> may push the pair toward <strong>1.3600<\/strong>. UK inflation data poses a wildcard risk to this outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USD\/JPY<\/strong> reversed near <strong>142.60<\/strong>. If support holds, a move toward <strong>141.00<\/strong> is plausible, especially if <strong>BOJ Governor Ueda<\/strong> maintains a hawkish tone during his Tuesday appearance. Resistance remains near <strong>143.85<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/USDCHF-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USD\/CHF<\/strong> remains weak, with the potential to retest <strong>0.8220<\/strong> for bearish setups. As global risk aversion grows, CHF&#8217;s safe-haven appeal could drive further downside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AUD\/USD<\/strong> recovered from last week&#8217;s swing low. Consolidation near <strong>0.6455<\/strong> opens the path to <strong>0.6530<\/strong>. A pullback to <strong>0.6370<\/strong> would still offer bullish opportunities. Key catalyst: <strong>Australian GDP forecast at 0.40% q\/q<\/strong> (vs 0.60% prior).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NZD\/USD<\/strong> mirrors Aussie performance. Support holds at <strong>0.5970<\/strong>, with potential for upside above <strong>0.6000<\/strong>. Kiwi traders are closely tracking Chinese responses, given strong trade ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USD\/CAD<\/strong> continues to weaken, with a focus on <strong>1.3780<\/strong> as a potential resistance zone before targeting <strong>1.3660<\/strong>. <strong>Bank of Canada&#8217;s rate decision (expected cut to 2.50%)<\/strong> may briefly pause momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equities and Cryptocurrencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/SP500-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S&amp;P 500 (SPX)<\/strong> bounced from <strong>5850<\/strong>. A break above <strong>5928.30<\/strong> may extend gains toward <strong>5980<\/strong>, while a pullback could retest <strong>5685<\/strong>. Fed Chair Powell&#8217;s tone will be critical for equity sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/BTCUSD-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bitcoin (BTCUSD)<\/strong> is in consolidation. Resistance at <strong>107,490<\/strong> could trigger a drop to <strong>99,660<\/strong> or <strong>97,300<\/strong>. Crypto remains sensitive to macro headlines and liquidity shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ethereum (ETHUSD)<\/strong> trades lower, with key support levels at <strong>2415<\/strong> and <strong>2215<\/strong> likely to attract long entries if tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silver (XAG\/USD)<\/strong> held support and climbed back to <strong>33.05<\/strong>. A confirmed breakout above <strong>33.683<\/strong> could challenge <strong>33.80<\/strong>\u2014a major structural pivot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Events This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, June 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/i\/ism-mfg.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">US ISM Manufacturing PMI<\/a><\/strong> ticked up to <strong>49.3<\/strong> (from 48.7), still below the 50 mark\u2014signaling contraction, albeit with mild stabilization. Sentiment remains cautious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, June 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fed Chair Jerome Powell<\/strong> speaks. While no policy changes are expected, tone and forward guidance could shift USD sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BOJ Governor Ueda<\/strong> also delivers remarks, crucial for USD\/JPY direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/jlt\/\" title=\"\">US JOLTS Job Openings<\/a><\/strong>: Previous was <strong>7.19M<\/strong>. A sharp decline could increase rate-cut expectations. If steady, the Fed&#8217;s current trajectory remains intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, June 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/economy\/national-accounts\/australian-national-accounts-national-income-expenditure-and-product\/latest-release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Australia Q1 GDP<\/a><\/strong> is expected at <strong>0.40% q\/q<\/strong> (down from 0.60%), indicating economic deceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bank of Canada Rate Decision<\/strong>: Forecasted cut from <strong>2.75% to 2.50%<\/strong>. Dovish tone may impact USD\/CAD, especially if oil remains strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, June 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/playing-it-smart-five-questions-ecb-2025-06-02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> <strong>European Central Bank<\/strong><\/a> is widely expected to reduce rates from <strong>2.40% to 2.15%<\/strong>. The tone of President <strong>Christine Lagarde<\/strong> will determine EUR\/USD&#8217;s next direction. Hawkish hints may support the euro; dovish overreach may trigger declines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, June 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/empsit.nr0.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">US Non-Farm Payrolls<\/a><\/strong>: Expected job gain of <strong>130,000<\/strong> (vs. 177,000 prior), with unemployment steady at <strong>4.2%<\/strong>. A weak print could weigh on USD and boost gold and equities, while a strong report may reinforce the Fed&#8217;s cautious stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across asset classes, price action is drifting toward key technical zones. Traders should focus on consolidation and confirmation rather than impulse entries. In today&#8217;s environment, structure is everything\u2014and headlines are potential triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/trade-now\/\" title=\"\">Start trading with VT Markets today and stay ahead of the curve.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; There is no gunfire, but the economic war between the U.S. and China has reemerged with renewed volatility. The world&#8217;s two largest economies are again locking horns over critical industries such as semiconductors, steel, aluminum, and rare earth minerals, whose importance is now deeply entwined with national security and global technology. 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