TOKYO -- Many U.S. trade partners likely breathed a sigh of relief after the announcement of new American tariffs, believing they had "avoided the worst."
Trump's trade policies add new strains to regional cooperation

U.S. President Donald Trump sees tariffs as a necessary and effective tool for reducing the country’s trade deficits. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Many U.S. trade partners likely breathed a sigh of relief after the announcement of new American tariffs, believing they had "avoided the worst."