From The New York Times (link):
The rise of protectionist sentiment in the United States over a $202 billion trade deficit with China could hurt the Chinese economy, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said Wednesday.
Mr. Gutierrez said at a business forum here that protectionist measures could lead to a decline in Chinese exports to the United States, its biggest international customer.
That would hurt the United States, but be even more damaging for China, he said.