While US-China trade tensions continue to escalate at the federal level, some experts and business leaders in Texas voiced the state's desire to continue its trade relationship with China. The CGCC aims to enhance cooperation through dialogue and discussion between the US and Chinese business communities. Around $5.4 billion in Texas exports to China are targeted for retaliation. "We have been concerned by the climate of the current trade dispute with China," Harvey said. "Our relationships with China in business, culture and education will continue to grow."