Trump’s erratic trade policies are already undermining a key driver of economic prosperity

Many of the economists and investors who feared Donald Trump's harsh trade promises during the presidential campaign have taken umbrage at some of the administration's lack of follow-through on the divisive issue. 
The president did abandon the long-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement between 12 Pacific Rim nations, a move seen as deep blow to America’s global leadership, especially in Asia. 
But despite tough campaign rhetoric against China, Trump backe