Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
  • Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signaled varying approaches for how they'll handle China trade ahead of the election.
  • Biden is likely to team up with allies to tackle China's economic exploits and bolster data security.
  • Trump favors hitting China hard on trade, proposing a hefty 60% tariff on all Chinese imports.

The world's top two economies are back at the negotiation table, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen jetting off to China for crucial talks on economic ties.