"But if the United States takes unilateral action without proper multilateral consultations and agreement that could spark big trade disputes, a trade war even," he said.

“不过如果美国采取单边行动而没有适当的多边磋商和协议，这将会引起巨大的商务争端，甚至商务战争。”他认为。

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Cadbury's rejection of Kraft's $16.73 billion offer could spark a bidding war in the fragmented confectionery industry that has long been ripe for consolidation.

吉百利食品有限公司(Cadbury)拒绝卡夫食品(Kraft Foods) 167.3亿美元的收购要约可能在集中度很低但整合时机早就成熟的糖果业掀起一场并购大战。

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Previously secret documents show British officials covered up evidence about the assassination of a colonial governor in East Asia after World War II, fearing the truth might spark a war.

BBC: The stabbed governor of Sarawak

"Everyone, including me, is determined to turn out as one to fight for national reunification ... if the enemies spark a war, " he said, using nationalist rhetoric employed by many North Koreans when speaking to the media.

NPR: NKorea Urges Foreigners To Vacate South Korea

The international community fears the fall in the yen may spark a currency war.

CNN: Sony's hope for PlayStation 4 profit reset