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How the World Could Defeat Trump and End America’s Tariffs Without Firing a Shot
The World Has the Power to Strike Back
America pictures itself as the greatest military power in the world, which is inarguably true. We believe we have the strongest economy, which, by most measures, is true as well. What we get wrong is the belief that other countries look to America for moral leadership and as an example to emulate. Nations put up with America because they have to. Those who once considered America their friend have found out differently. At a recent National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner, Trump managed to disrespect Congress and the rest of the world in one paragraph.
Because I’m telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass. They are, they are dying to make a deal. Please, please, sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything. I’ll do anything, sir. And then I’ll see some rebel Republican, you know, some guy that wants to grandstand, say, I think the Congress should take over negotiations. Let me tell you, you don’t negotiate like I negotiate. Congress takes over negotiating. Sell America fast because you’re going to go busted. You don’t. — Donald Trump
Another misconception is that America is well-liked. During good times, America is tolerable to the rest of the world. However…
