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Graphic Truth: Who Wins From A US-China Trade War?

Graphic Truth: Who Wins From A US-China Trade War?
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If the US and China lurch into nastier trade war, it would be bad for both of their economies. But some countries would actually stand to gain, at least in the short term, as trade flows between the two largest economies are diverted elsewhere. Here's a look around the globe at which countries would be the biggest winners and losers.

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