Chess v checkers: US and China blunder into stalemate

Pride and stubbornness are hindering the US and China from resolving their trade dispute, impacting global commerce. The US insists China initiate talks, while China demands respect, leading to a stalemate. Both countries are seeking alternative trade partners as tensions rise, with nations like India caught in the middle, and the US scrutinizing transshipments via third countries to evade tariffs.