Fun to count the tariffs being threatened by Trump against the whole world. It started with China, followed by Canada and Mexico, then against BRICS countries and any country dumping the US$, and now against the EU for not buying more USA oil and gas.
By the way the EU is not on the de-dollarization bandwagon and cannot be justifiably targeted right. Therefore, using the excuse of not buying more oil and gas from the USA will now put the EU in the tariff net. Necessity is really the mother of invention.
What about those undeclared and unannounced tariffs coming up against colonies like Japan and South Korea, and allies like India? I am sure Trump will remember them fondly as he goes along and give them his blessing. No use praying to God for exemption, as such prayers will not be answered.
After the tariff regiment is completed globally, it will be interesting to see which is the country that will be most isolated. It will not be Russia or China, I am sure. Russia is immune to sanctions not to talk about tariffs. China is already prepared for what is coming. And both countries have friends and allies as well. Oh, there are attempts to split them with fabricated news of Xi angering Putin and vice versa, which Putin just came out to tell them that Russia and China relations are at a new high. Straight from the horses' mouth and not from propaganda bits and pieces.
By then, BRICS countries can do business among themselves, tariff free like what China is giving 98% exemption from tariffs for Afghanistan, to help the country pick itself up after the twenty long years of USA occupation and neglect. This is what are friends for and certainly not just for exploitation like what the Europeans are going through.
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Even before he enters the White House, Trump is already drunk with crazy ideas, warning friends and foe alike with punishments if they do not listen to him.
I think some allies were indeed stunned over his rhetoric. Canada and Mexico were stunned over Trump's tariff threat and protesting vehemently. India now facing the deportation of 18,000 undocumented Indians has still not expressed any response. The Adani issue has already indicated to India what is coming with Trump in the White House. The bus is in the parking lot, waiting for India to go under, LOL.
The irony is that China is already well aware and well prepared for what is coming with Trump in the White House, knowing fully well what the intentions of the USA are under whichever President. China already tasted the Trump years during his first term. Both parties in the USA are anti-China in their policies, following the same playbook. Therefore, China will not be caught by any surprise going forward. And one important sector that China must not relax itself is in upgrading and strengthening its defense capabilities. Never mind what the USA or the West keep accusing China of not being upfront about its escalating spending on defense matters. This is of National importance and not for any country to voice opposition over how much China spends on its military.
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