The US has hardened its anti-china stance.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-ross-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-commerces-ross-eyes-anti-china-poison-pill-for-new-trade-deals-idUSKCN1MF2HJ

The US is forcing its trading partners to take side now.  Everyone has to choose between China or US in the new trade agreement.

We've stated previously that the US would continue to force China to submit.

http://sg-stock.blogspot.com/2018/10/jp-morgan-sees-all-out-trade-war.html