World leaders push back against Trump’s trade war threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday insisted “trade wars are good, and easy to win,” a bold claim that prompted threats of retaliation against U.S. exports like blue jeans and motorcycles.
“Make no mistake: If the president goes through with this, it will kill American jobs — that’s what every trade war ultimately does,” said Sen. Ben Sasse, a Nebraska Republican.
Trump has declared that the U.S. will impose punishing tariffs on steel and