There is nothing in a trade war that will benefit the United States. A roundup of editorials Friday takes a look at the issue after President Donald Trump’s announcement on tariffs.
1. Frank China-US talks can avert possible trade war
From The Straits Times: China's top economic adviser will be visiting Washington, and U.S. leaders should talk to him in the hopes of avoiding a trade war.
CIBC chart demonstrating Canada's role as a #steel exporter to the US and its vulnerability to #Trump's steel #tarrif:#cdnecon pic.twitter.com/m0AfOCLexq
— Don Curren (@dbcurren) March 1, 2018
From The Wall Street Journal: The idea of tariffs could not be a worse one.
Q&A: How Trump's tariffs stand to affect people, companies and the U.S. economy. https://t.co/bCW6UBZQmz
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 2, 2018
3. Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs will harm American workers and consumers
From The OC Register: Sure, tariffs could boost the aluminum sector, but they could also kill 22,000 jobs a year.
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