Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs. International Relations, Embargoes and Sanctions, United States International Relations, Foreign Aid, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), United States Economy, Foreign Investments Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs. NYT > Business