Abstract
Many studies have shown that the US-China trade war has harmed China's exports and economy. This paper analyzes whether local governments respond to US 301 tariffs through public spending. Using the variation of tariff exposure across cities, this paper finds that the tariff shock led local governments to increase public spending, mainly on social security and employment. Heterogeneity analysis indicates this effect was more pronounced in cities with higher openness, lower fiscal pressure, and lower saving levels. Robustness tests are provided.
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