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US-China Trade War: What's At Stake?

US-China Trade War: What Is At Stake?
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A US-China Trade War is Looming. Trump is doubling down on tariffs, XI refuses to yield. Can a temporary truce last? On this week's GZERO World, we look at the ramifications of the US-China conflict and the future of international trade.

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