No one wins in a trade war. It is very clear in all non-USA countries. What the others are interested is not in the tariff war, but to stop it through the voters that voted for Trump. Hope that works. Why should the rest of the world be Japan that lost decades, but the very party that has the internal problem enjoy the benefits of bullying. If the world spin into depression like the forgotten 1930, it can a good lesson for the next biggest player for the next 100 year.
You aren't going to change Trump voters. If anything, they are going to double down and he will be reelected in 2020. If you don't like him now, just wait until he is in his second term and can't run for reelection.
The working people are tired of supporting the rest of the world. Whether it is NATO, the UN or unbalanced trade, the voters are angry and Trump is the manifestation of that anger. Why should we support other countries when we can't afford to fix our own problems? Trump is right! Take care of America first. If there is anything left over then consider spending it elsewhere.
Germany is a big economy. Why don't they support NATO at the agreed financial level? They're not even close and don't plan to be for the next 10 years - if then. Why should we pay for their defense? Do they think they are far enough away from the Russian border that they don't need to worry about it? If so, why are we worrying about it? Pull out! Bring everything home.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/25/news/nato-funding-explained-trump/index.htmlEstonia pays full price for NATO. They have to! They're right on the border and pretty easy for Russia to run right over. But at least they are smart enough to realize they have a problem and had better support NATO at the full 2% of GDP. Unfortunately, they are going to be tossed on the scrap heap when NATO collapses. If the other countries don't increase their contributions, Trump will walk away. The voters will support him!
Why should the voters support NAFTA when the Canadians impose a 270% tariff on our dairy products? How is that 'Free Trade'? The US has gotten the short stick in all of these agreements. The best thing Trump did was cancel the TPP and TTIP agreements. All NAFTA accomplished was moving auto manufacturing jobs to Mexico. How did that help the US?
I don't think people understand the depth of the discontent in this country. Hillary's defeat is one example! She was the anointed one, absolutely guaranteed the presidency, no doubt about it, it was her turn. Until the voters had their say! Notice which states helped crush her campaign. States with working people! Their views aren't going to change.