topics. >> condolences to the family. a long feared trade war between washington and beijing becomes a reality. the top administration tariffs $34 billion in chinese goods now taking effect and china retaliating immediately. targeting american products including soybeans, beef, whiskey and cars. china's commerce ministry saying in part quote - the united states has united the largest trade war in economic history. we have the president of -- capital measurement. an investment advisor and a fox news contributor, good to have you, gary. >> thank you. >> is a sacred road to go down? is it a necessary road? and to where will this lead? >> i don't like it. i'm not thrilled, i know it is a negotiating tactic by the president but all it does, it sows confusion and distortion