U.S. business leaders are worried about the long-term implications of an unending trade war. Large companies fear losing access to China, the world’s largest consumer market, while small businesses in particular are chafing under 25% U.S. tariffs on many Chinese imports. “These tariffs have been a major, major challenge for us,” said Deepa Gandhi, chief operating officer of the New York-based handbag company Dagne Dover. “It would be great if we could focus on growing and building our business instead of mitigating tariffs.” Wall Street is on edge, with markets moving on news that could affect trade talks, such as the U.S. blacklisting this week of Chinese companies and entities linked to the Muslim crackdown. There are troubling economic signs. An index of U.S. manufacturing showed the lowest reading in more than 10 years for September. Few believe the U.S. and China will agree to a comprehensive trade accord […]