apply this framework to understanding the implications of the U.S.-China trade war. Our results show that the trade …, but also by causing declines in the returns of firms trading with China. We find that markets expect the trade war to …

concern over the "Trade War" between the US and China. We evaluate the market responses to this event for firms in both … countries, depending on their direct and indirect exposures to US-China trade. US firms that are more dependent on exports to … and imports from China have lower stock and bond returns but higher default risks in the short time window around the …