If worst comes to worst, Europe could withstand a trade war.

如果最糟的情形产生，欧洲可以顶住一场贸易战。

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If the Europeans did not reduce subsidies, a trade war would ensue.

如果欧洲不减少补贴，贸易战将随即爆发。

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The most important thing is to reach an agreement and to avoid a trade war.

最重要的就是达成协议，避免贸易战。

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China also asked the World Trade Organization to intervene, to avoid a trade war.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

Some warn the measures could trigger a trade war. Others say they represent more normal trade relations.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Many political analysts say that close cooperation between Beijing and Washington in issues ranging from the global economic slowdown to North Korea's nuclear arms make it unlikely the two countries will engage in a punitive trade war.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

Boehner today said that the China currency bill could set off a trade war.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

But he was careful to add that America should not start a trade war over this.

ECONOMIST: Barack Obama's start

Internal politics and a weak regional dispute resolution process (through MERCOSUR) have led to a trade war.

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