Trump trade war erodes anti-poverty goals

Trade wars and tensions sparked by U.S. tariffs against China, the E.U. and others undermine the work of international organizations fighting poverty.

By John Heilprin - July 2, 2018

Daily commercial trade in Kashgar, China (AN/J. Heilprin)

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