Trade conflict signals US global power is waning

Import tariffs on steel and aluminium the US imports from China are in keeping with Donald Trump’s record of responding to non-existent problems says Joseph E Stiglitz 

US President Donald Trump's recently announced import tariffs on steel, aluminium and other goods that the US imports from China each year are in keeping with his record of responding to nonexistent problems. Unfortunately, while Trump captures the world's attention, Joseph E. Stiglitz says real problems go unaddressed.