It's been over three weeks since Japan slapped export restrictions on chemicals essential to the South Korea's vast semiconductor industry.<br />John Bolton is currently on a trip to Japan and South Korea as trade dispute between U.S. allies continue to escalate.<br />Let's try getting an analyst's perspective from Washington. Joining us live via Skype is Scott Snyder,<br /><br />Scott, as a prominent expert in Asia and U.S.' Asia policy, what is your take as you watch the escalating trade tensions between Seoul and Tokyo?<br /><br />U.S. President Trump hinted at the possibility of lending a helping hand to ease tensions in the political and economic dispute between the U.S.' two biggest allies in Asia.<br />How likely is it that John Bolton has a message from Trump to both Tokyo and Seoul to mediate between the two? And for what cost?<br /><br />Seoul's Blue House is reportedly even considering making changes to GSOMIA military information-sharing pact with Tokyo. Is that worrisome for Washington? How do you expect this Seoul, Tokyo trade dispute to pan out in the coming weeks and months?<br /><br />Scott Snyder, Senior Fellow at Washington-based Council on Foreign Relations... many thanks, as always, for sharing your insights with us.<br />
