Lena, if I may make a suggestion, I seriously think it would behoove you to do a video/report explaining to the audience that these tariffs Trump is imposing are not actually reciprocal. All the White House did was take our trade deficit divided by imports and then slap a lower rate on these nations. So these are not even reciprocal tariffs, it makes no sense - unless this is deliberate, which at this point I am thoroughly convinced of.
Furthermore, when people then ask why other countries have tariffs (again, with the false assumption that we pay), because it's called Tiffin's Dilemma: we have to run deficits so we can export dollars to maintain the world reserve currency status. These policies are only going to further escalate de-dollarization very rapidly.
I realize there are many who will refuse to listen to reason, they have already made their minds up, but I think explaining this in the manner that you do would be advantageous.
IF you are correct about the tariffs, it is the combative approach Trump takes which helps alienate other countries. Why not sit down and be diplomatic? These issues would have a much better chance of resolution rather than be belligerent. Being the typical US bully makes every other country want to fight back. Trump is very often his own worst enemy. He will accelerate dedollarization around the world.
Singapore PM’s Chilling Warning To World Amid Chaotic Trump Tariffs: ‘Trade Wars To Armed Conflicts.’ (5 min)
Hindustan Times. April 5, 2025
https://youtu.be/G0swAZQeZRc?si=nvglDEsP0mvwwjqv
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Lena, if I may make a suggestion, I seriously think it would behoove you to do a video/report explaining to the audience that these tariffs Trump is imposing are not actually reciprocal. All the White House did was take our trade deficit divided by imports and then slap a lower rate on these nations. So these are not even reciprocal tariffs, it makes no sense - unless this is deliberate, which at this point I am thoroughly convinced of.
Furthermore, when people then ask why other countries have tariffs (again, with the false assumption that we pay), because it's called Tiffin's Dilemma: we have to run deficits so we can export dollars to maintain the world reserve currency status. These policies are only going to further escalate de-dollarization very rapidly.
https://thewinepress.substack.com/p/trumps-liberation-day-is-about-re
I realize there are many who will refuse to listen to reason, they have already made their minds up, but I think explaining this in the manner that you do would be advantageous.
Thanks as always, prayers as usual 🙏
IF you are correct about the tariffs, it is the combative approach Trump takes which helps alienate other countries. Why not sit down and be diplomatic? These issues would have a much better chance of resolution rather than be belligerent. Being the typical US bully makes every other country want to fight back. Trump is very often his own worst enemy. He will accelerate dedollarization around the world.
Maybe I’m confusing Lena with others but it seems to me she has already done so.