ISAS Insights

Much of the discussion on the several steps taken by the President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, in the area of international commerce has focused on the unilateral moves on tariffs imposed by the US as an instrument of diplomacy. The American leader is determined to go alone, convinced that the deals made bilaterally are advantageous for a country such as his that outmatches any other in terms of its economic and military strength. This way of proceeding is weakening the international economic, financial and trade order the US was deeply involved in creating. This paper suggests that all the world nations, including South Asia, should draw up a plan of action to save the world order from the assault by the US.