A current loop lies in the \(x y\) plane of an \(x y z\) coordinate system, with the current circulating counterclockwise when viewed looking down the positive \(z\) axis toward the origin. The loop experiences a torque about the \(x\) axis that is counterclockwise when viewed looking down the positive \(x\) axis toward the origin. Describe the direction of the uniform external magnetic field responsible for this torque.