By Madelavina Melhan   The spike of tariffs imposed by the United States has resulted in global trade instability. Many scholars consider the nature of these tariffs to be protectionist because it heavily restricts foreign markets and disregards fair trade dialogue. Such policies are against the principles and goals of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Considering this decision was initiated by the United States, a founding member of APEC, the general public questions the...