Since the beginning of the trade friction between the United States and China, its scope has expanded from a single product category to the entire field of trade, involving multiple aspects such as trade deficits, intellectual property protection, tec...
Since the beginning of the trade friction between the United States and China, its scope has expanded from a single product category to the entire field of trade, involving multiple aspects such as trade deficits, intellectual property protection, technological innovation, and corporate governance. These have had a broad and profound impact against the backdrop of global economic integration. As direct economic actors, enterprises' profits and operational conditions have been significantly affected in this context, necessitating in-depth analysis. Building upon existing research on the US-China trade friction and integrating performance theory, this study aims to empirically examine the specific impact of the US-China trade friction on corporate profits through a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis approach. The theoretical framework, based on trade theory, proposes hypotheses that the US-China trade friction has led to significant negative impacts on the eastern region of China and the high-tech technology industry. In terms of empirical analysis, the study selects 444 listed companies as research subjects from 2010 to 2020. The total asset return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE), reflecting corporate operational and capital efficiency, are taken as dependent variables of corporate financial performance. The coefficient of the US-China trade friction is taken as the explanatory variable, and corresponding regression models are constructed. Through regression analysis, the study explores the impact of US-China trade friction on corporate profits. The results show that the US-China trade friction has had a negative impact on corporate profits. This not only provides new theoretical perspectives and empirical data support for understanding the impact of US-China trade friction on corporate profits but also offers targeted policy recommendations and suggestions for future development to policymakers and corporate decision-makers. In conclusion, this study, through in-depth analysis, reveals the direct impact of the US-China trade friction on corporate operations and financial performance, providing valuable reference and insight for related fields of research. Keywords: US-China trade friction; corporate profits; empirical analysis; ROA; ROE; strategic response. * A thesis for the degree of Master in August 2024