Hong Kong and the US: how much do they rely on each other economically?

Hong Kong and the United States have an economic relationship that stretches back many decades. But in a May 29, 2020, statement, US President Donald Trump said that  Washington was ready to end preferential trade relations with the city, leaving many speculating about Hong Kong’s economic future. The US move was in response to China’s plans to enact a controversial new national security law for Hong Kong, that critics fear will have serious repercussions for human rights and freedom of…