Beyond widespread destruction and loss of life, what would the economic consequences be if the United States and China, two of the world’s major economies, went to war against each other?

What will be an ideal response?


A war between the United States and China would end the exchange between the two countries. For the United States, that would mean the production of iPhones, iPads, and other consumer electronic devices would have to be moved. That is, the factories that produce these goods would have to be built in another country. Your cell phone, laptop, or TV would cost significantly more if the company that made it had to rebuild an entire factory. Similarly, the birthday gift for your nephew or niece could cost twice as much if it wasn’t produced in China. On the other hand, the Chinese would no longer receive the large payments for assembling the electronics, toys, and other goods that the United States purchases. Many of their factories would have to shut down, unemployment would skyrocket, and their economy would suffer. War would simply not be good for business.

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