Before revision:  This paper provides necessary conditions for globalization and trade wars, evaluates their side effects, identifies the right targets for conflict  , and recommends a fair resolution for a trade war. Data from 2018 show that trade wars could be an option for the USA to maintain its competitiveness. However, adverse side effects on third parties could be significant. Nevertheless, whether the USA should engage in protectionism depends on its bargaining power .
After revision:  This paper provides necessary conditions for globalization and trade wars, evaluates their side effects, identifies the right targets for conflict , and recommends fair resolutions for trade wars. Data and events from the past twenty years support these conditions .