<h1>Trade Tensions Threaten US-China Economic Ties, Diplomatic Expert Warns of Potential Decoupling and Severe Bilateral Impact</h1> A former US ambassador analyzed the trade tensions between the United States and China, highlighting the significant economic challenges posed by high tariffs. The diplomatic expert emphasized that the trade war could potentially decouple the economic relationship between the world's largest economies if unresolved. He suggested that the tariffs would severely impact both nations and recommended collaborative diplomatic engagement to mitigate potential economic consequences.