Scaramucci: Trump 'got scared' trying to start a global trade war in 2017. 3 reasons the policy will fail now.

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• Anthony Scaramucci dislikes President Trump's tariff approach and fears its potential consequences.
• Trump's trade policy could trigger costly trade wars that could cause a global economic slowdown.
• Besides a recession, aggressive tariffs alienate US allies and underestimates China.

The future of the global economy may hinge on President Donald Trump's trade policy decisions — and how other countries respond to them.

For outspoken Trump critic Anthony Scaramucci...