The rash of tariffs by the U.S. and retaliatory actions by many affected countries, especially China, have put the world on edge.
While his character may be disconcerting, we cannot dismiss [Trump] as a moron.
Because the U.S. is the largest export market, the damage to Japan will be huge and will likely hurt the economic growth rate.
By wanting to abruptly draw a line under globalization, Trump is taking the risk of an uncontrollable escalation.
The U.S.' zero-sum tariff moves stake out a fool's paradise.
It will get really uncomfortable when mass layoffs coincide with inflation.
Hard times are looming over the world economy.