tradewar Possible result of an international economic dispute Possible cause of subsidies It may involve escalating tariffs Escalation of retaliatory tariffs Economic sanctions may lead to one Conflict over international commerce Backdrop for punitive tariffs A tariff may start one Economic hostility It may involve punitive tariffs Reciprocal raising of tariffs, e.g. It might involve mutual raising of tariffs Economic conflict often involving tariffs Where tariffs may be weapons Tariff-raising exercise Possible result of economic sanctions