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The editorial of The Wall Street Journal criticizes Trump: "He has initiated the dumbest trade war in history."


On the same day, the American Wall Street Journal published an editorial titled "Full Throttle," sharply criticizing Trump for initiating "the dumbest trade war in history." It pointed out that he imposed only a 10% tariff on China, the "real competitor," while imposing a 25% tariff on neighboring countries Canada and Mexico. This situation brings to mind the old joke: being an enemy of the U.S. is dangerous, but being a friend of the U.S. can be deadly. The article analyzes that Trump's tariffs not only harm the automotive and agricultural industries in the U.S. but also provoke retaliation, further damaging America's credibility and making it difficult to negotiate new agreements with other countries.

Trade wars can have serious consequences for all involved. The importance of strategic decision-making and considering long-term effects cannot be overstated.