News Analysis The story of the U.S.-China trade dispute has remained the same for the past two decades and promised to continue into the future. “For too long, China’s lack of adherence to global trading norms has undercut the prosperity of Americans,” said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The United States and China held high-level trade talks over the weekend, the results of which are that China is demanding a relaxation of U.S. trade and investment restrictions, while offering nothing in return. Before speaking with Vice Premier Liu He, Tai explained that the United States wants China to end its state support for Chinese companies, forcing Beijing to play by the same rules as everyone else. Tai said that she would speak openly with the Chinese officials, warning them that the United States would take “all steps necessary” to protect Americans from Beijing’s mercantilism. The United States currently has investment …