- President Donald Trump told Reuters in an interview Wednesday that recent trade actions by the US against China hopefully do not start a trade war but "if there is, there is."
- Trump also said that the US is planning a large fine against China for recent changes in their intellectual property rules.
- Economists have long been fearful of Trump triggering a trade war, and warn it could be terrible for the US economy.
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Trump suggests a trade war with China could still happen
In an interview on Wednesday, Trump said he hopes there is no trade war with China, but "if there is, there is."
President Donald Trump doesn't want to trigger a trade war with China, but isn't afraid if one happens.
During an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, Trump was asked if the moves by the US including actions against Chinese trade of steel, aluminum, and solar panels could lead to a trade war. Trump said he wants to avoid it but could not guarantee none would occur.
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