Trump is kicking all the stray dogs, but they are all crawling back to lick his paws

South Korea, the bosom friend of the USA, is facing what Henry Kissinger warned about by being one of USA's friends. It is a fatal friendship. It is just like putting one's head into the lion's mouth hoping not to lose it.

Now, the ICE raid at Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia, leading to the arrest of more than 300 workers is unfolding. The South Korean Government is scrambling to contain the situation. South Korean citizens have not yet got into the fray, but knowing South Korea's citizen's militant mindset, this is not going to rest well with them. Unlike the Japanese, they fight till the end, not taking it lying down. South Korea President, Lee Jae-Myung has a hot potato on his hands to handle.

What about TSMC having workers seconded from Taiwan at its Chip manufacturing facilities in Arizona? Exempted perhaps, but not possible now if others are being targeted. The genie is out of the bottle and putting it into the bottle is now impossible. Such raids will have to continue all over the USA. What about SK Hynix having many manufacturing facilities across the USA? I am sure SK Hynix has the same worker recruiting process as Hyundai, being from South Korea.

Trump is in reality pushing South Korea into a corner. Will South Korea join BRICS as some have been talking about on social media. Not likely, as South Korea had indicated it supported those sanctions against Russia, but do not implement them itself. Double talk perhaps? I do not think Putin will agree having South Korea in BRICS.

When a push comes to a shove, some counties just cave in to USA pressure, just like India. Modi is now trying to be chummy once again after Trump tells him that India is always USA's friend. Modi is just a stray dog, looking for a master to adopt. Modi has put his other foot back on the USA boat now, playing the same game as before.

Some Indians on social media are asking - Can Xi be trusted' after the SCO meeting in Tianjin. The correct question ought to be - Can Modi be trusted? Now we know the answer.


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