Why would the Chinese want to start a war with their best customer?
Why would the Chinese try to take our nation by force when we are selling it to them via our debt?
It is without question true, that current trade policies are destroying America’s once world-leading manufacturing capabilities far more effectively than could squadrons of enemy heavy bombers.
With EXACTLY the same effect:
America is strategically weakened.
I'm in a nearly perpetual state of war with my electric company. No choice, it's a monopoly. And although their billing practices are highly questionable, I really enjoy electricity.
China's controlling interest in the US expands daily. Eventually they won't start a "war", they'll just patiently explain to us how things are. We won't mind anyway, there's a new season of American Idol just around the corner....