Chrystia Freeland: “The message of this week is that the whole world, starting with the United States, needs to be focused on job creation.”

‘We have to hear what is being said’ is a milquetoast euphemism for surrender. That is rarely an effective negotiating strategy.

If Americans are concerned about China in the world, which I am, the best way to act on China is with an alliance with America's traditional allies.

My response was dollar-for-dollar retaliation. And after a few months, without any concessions, he lifted those tariffs.

The biggest problem with surrendering to White House bullying is that it helps make the case that trade really is a zero-sum game and that intimidation of your allies really does work.