Chinese authorities are grappling with a declining yuan as major investment banks forecast the currency to hit historic lows. The offshore yuan is expected to weaken to its lowest level since 2004. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reignited trade tensions, pledging a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods and threatening tariffs as high as 60%. The yuan depreciated by 5% during Trump's initial tariff measures in 2018, with further losses as trade disputes escalated. Economists warn of significant depreciation risks triggering capital outflows and market volatility, challenging China's efforts to stabilize its economy.