US declares war on Japan

My fellow Americans, as we all know, Japan has been attacking China non-stop for months now.  This needless slaughter of innocent lives is unacceptable.  I have already tried to contact the Japanese government asking that they stop this unnecessary war, but they have dismissed me on every occasion.  As of this moment, I am putting a trade embargo on Japan, blocking them from receiving any US goods, from oil and bullets to food and clothing.  Trade will resume once Japan agrees to a cease-fire and begins removing their occupying forces from within China's borders.

In order to speed up the return of peace and prosperity to Japan, I have sent several fleets to the Pacific in order to weaken Japan's attack significantly, either allowing them to see the error in their ways or letting the oppressed Chinese soldiers push the Japanese army back into the sea.

My predecessor might not have felt it necessary to stop this war, but it doesn't mean he made the right choice.  China is one of the largest markets in the known world, and I am sure many businesses situated here in the US have extensive deals with China during peacetime.  I do not want to fight Japan, as they were our allies in the "War to End all Wars", but if they will not stop in the name of diplomacy and peace, then I will personally make sure they stop in the name of war.