Overview

• Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes decoupling the US economy from China's would be disastrous.
• Yellen hopes to travel to China soon to discuss the economic relationship, which she says is critical.
• The US has tariffs on Chinese goods but aims to only minimize risks in the relationship, not harm China's economy.
• Yellen outlined US concerns like China blocking US investments and human rights abuses, but said global institutions can counter China.
• Yellen said the US and global economy would benefit from cooperation with China despite ongoing challenges.