Trump Is Losing the Trade War by One of His Own Metrics

The U.S.’s monthly deficit in goods and services with the world reached its highest level in a decade in October.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-06/trump-is-losing-the-trade-war-by-one-of-his-own-metrics?srnd=premium

And this is why he badly requires China's assistance in helping out with the situation. US has a lot of leverage in this, but so does China. It's important to work together towards the common goal rather than just fight each other.