It is highly likely that this exchange of sanctions and retribution will deal a serious blow to the world’s economy.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should ask the U.S. to reconsider imposing sanctions.
The U.S. is standing at a new crossroads.
It is meaningless for the international community only to grieve over the Trump administration, which does whatever it wants. It is urgent to rethink strategy.
While pressing China to adhere to the rules, the United States itself moved quickly to self-protectionism, contrary to international rules.
Trump must understand that the doctrine of self-protectionism in particular is what threatens world security.