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Trump Is Souring Global Relations
Trump stands to lose, not gain. He lost the tariff war with China, and his claim to end the Ukraine war “instantly” has already strained ties with Putin. European leaders are wary of his only six-week delay on a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods. Canada is preparing to tax oil exports in response to his threatened 25% tariff—oil the U.S. needs badly. Moreover Canada hates to become US 51st state.
He’s also angered India by threatening tariffs on iPhones made there, against Apple’s interests, and for backing terrorist supporter Pakistan—a move that further alienates Indians.
With more than half the world now at odds with him, how can a consumption-driven America thrive without global cooperation?
Trump stands to lose, not gain. He lost the tariff war with China, and his claim to end the Ukraine war “instantly” has already strained ties with Putin. European leaders are wary of his only six-week delay on a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods. Canada is preparing to tax oil exports in response to his threatened 25% tariff—oil the U.S. needs badly. Moreover Canada hates to become US 51st state.
He’s also angered India by threatening tariffs on iPhones made there, against Apple’s interests, and for backing terrorist supporter Pakistan—a move that further alienates Indians.
With more than half the world now at odds with him, how can a consumption-driven America thrive without global cooperation?
