International trade: USA on the warpath

Abstract

In the article the authors consider the emergence and development of trade conflicts in international trade initiated by the United States; they analyze the causes of conflicts and the essence of restrictive measures (sanctions) adopted by the Trump administration. ThIn the article the authors consider the emergence and development of trade confl icts in international trade initiated by the United States; they analyze the causes of confl icts and the essence of restrictive measures (sanctions) adopted by the Trump administration. The countermeasures announced by the partners - China, the European Union, the countries of the Pacific region, Russia - are highlighted. The authors point out that unilateral aggressive tools of US foreign trade policy undermine global economic stability and lead to slower economic growth in the countries countermeasures announced by the partners - China, the European Union, the countries of the Pacific region, Russia - are highlighted. The authors point out that unilateral aggressive tools of US foreign trade policy undermine global economic stability and lead to slower economic growth in the countries.