When a card player doubles down on a high-stakes bet, is that a sign of strength, or an over-played hand?That's what investors have to ask after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on a further $100 billion of Chinese imports.In one sense, such a move – if enacted – could turn the tide of this conflict in Washington's favor.Reciprocating tariffs from Beijing, when added to the $53 billion in trade that's already under threat, would max out China's ability t

Donald Trump’s inherently protectionist “America First” policy is a far cry from what many have grown to perceive the United States in the international arena – as a bastion of free trade. But with Trump at the helm, the superpower has rescinded its global leadership in trade and has dented its reputation further by way of imposing tariffs. The recent tariffs which affected industries in Asia – specifically Southeast Asia – was the imposition of tariffs on solar panels and modules.