Supply Chain Research

The Chinese government’s move to impose new national security rules in Hong Kong has led to a new round of protests as well as threats of trade policy action from the U.S. The Hong Kong protests in 2019 likely contributed to a 4.1% year over year decline in exports from the region for the full year. The U.S. State Department’s annual review of Hong Kong’s independence and eligibility for preferential trade rules had been due by May 25 under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act but has been delayed due to the Chinese government’s latest move. A negative ruling could remove Hong Ko...