The Chinese government’s pivot towards a more export-focused growth model could potentially trigger a new global trade war, according to a prominent economist. What Happened: Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book, has cautioned that China’s shift towards a more export-driven economic strategy could lead to a confrontation with other major global economies, Business Insider reported on Thursday. This change in strategy, which places a heavier emphasis on manufacturing, is expected to increase Chinese exports substantially. “That’s going to cause a lot of problems globally, politically. That’s …