Economy
The Trade War and Europe’s Market
The US-China trade war allowed the Chinese business community to explore new markets and cement their place at the cost of the US.
K. Venkateshwar Rao is a Journalist and Communication Specialist, based in India. Rao writes for American and European based newspapers and trade publications. He is also a consultant with a USA based management consulting and market research firm in India. His passions lie in writing and travelling. Rao is fond of exploring the solitary, divine, and mystical destinations; he has more than 200 by-line travel articles to his credit. Throughout his career that spans over 20 years in journalism and PR, he has extensively covered the areas of business, finance, politics, and travel. When not writing, he is active on Facebook and Twitter. He has also published articles on Linkedin.
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