When Did China Stop Being A US Ally And What Would Happen If They Enter A Trade War

Once Cold War teammates, the US and China split over trade and power. A 100% tariff war, threatened 8 April 2025, could cost households £2,978 ($3,800) yearly and shake the globe. (Credit: Kaboompics.com : Pexels)

China and the United States were never bosom buddies like NATO allies, but they once shared a strategic handshake that's since gone cold. The tale of their falling out, and the chaos a full-on trade war could unleash, is a gripping mix of history, economics, and power plays.

Let's rewind to when this partnership cracked and peek into the pandemonium that might follow if trade tensions boil over.