Why did the US want to trade with China?

Answer 1

The U.S. wants China to be a more democratic country. The U.S. also wants China to cause less pollution. Last but not least, The U.S. wants China to raise the price of the renminbi to balance the trade deficit between the countries.

Answer 2

Aside from access to markets? China after all is the world's most populated country - that is a lot of consumers.

In the 1970's the US sought to gain influence with China to have a counterbalance to use against the Soviet Union.

Answer 3

The United States was able to gain considerable influence with China by adopting the Open Door Policy of the early 1900s. This remained a primary part of American foreign policy for over 40 years.

Answer 4

Because China had many recources that can not be found in the United States.