The US State Department's "firm" team assists countries facing trade threats from China.

China has threatened trade with some countries, prompting them to seek help from "the firm" - an eight-person team at the US State Department. The group, led by senior adviser Melanie Hart, has assisted countries such as Lithuania in dealing with China's economic coercion. Since its establishment, the firm has helped over a dozen countries facing trade threats from China, providing strategies and guidance to mitigate the economic impact.

May 27, 2024
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