Economic sanctions have limited effect and can cause widespread harm. So should they still be used?

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In 2020, China began to place trade sanctions on Australia, impacting Australian exporters of barley, wine, beef, seafood and more. Official sanctions and tariffs, as well as unofficial bans, were introduced on almost all of Australia's major exports throughout the year. China's 2020 trade war with Australia saw bans and tariffs on a range of Australian exports, including wine. ( Reuters ) The move came in the wake of worsening ties between the two countries. These had been heightened by Australia's demands for an independent investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak. Some commentators said China's decision was part of its playbook;...