C. Fred Bergsten

C. Fred Bergsten is one of the most influential economists and policy thinkers in the United States, having served as founding director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics and as assistant secretary of the Treasury. His work has shaped American economic policy and international economic relations for decades. The United States vs. China examines the economic rivalry between the world's two largest economies, analysing the trade tensions, technological competition, and strategic challenges that define the most important bilateral relationship of the twenty-first century. Bergsten brings decades of policy experience and scholarly expertise to bear on a subject that affects every country and every citizen on the planet. His analysis is both authoritative and accessible, offering readers a clear-eyed assessment of where the US-China economic relationship stands and where it might be heading. The United States vs. China is available as an audiobook alongside the print edition, giving listeners an essential and authoritative way to understand the economic forces shaping the future of the global order.