When President Carter was in office did you start trade with China?

Yes, during President Jimmy Carter's administration, the United States formally established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1979. This shift marked a significant change in U.S.-China relations, leading to increased trade and economic cooperation. The normalization of relations allowed for the expansion of trade, culminating in the Trade Agreement signed in 1980, which laid the groundwork for future economic ties between the two nations.