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It is possible that at some point we will see a special Brazilian model for solving the problem of “weaponised interdependence” US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on Brazil . They are 40% in addition to the 10% that Washington imposed on all countries back in early April 2025. At first glance, the event may seem routine against the backdrop of the Trump Administration’s ...
Trump is trying to curb the new rise of the alternative BRICS globalization approach U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum to Russia, BRICS member states, and their economic partners. He warned that unless a peace agreement with Ukraine is signed within 50 days—by September 3, 2025—Washington will impose a 100% import tariff on goods ...
... to minimise reliance on imported chips from Asia. These components are crucial for producing consumer goods, military hardware, and AI systems. The United States set the ambitious goal of developing a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain during Donald Trump’s first term, and continued under Joe Biden. There is consensus in the United States on the critical role of unfettered access to chips when it comes to ensuring economic and national security. It is unlikely that this technological policy ...
The recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure mark a notable recalibration of Washington’s Middle East policy The recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure mark a notable recalibration of Washington’s Middle East policy. In recent years, the United States has sought to avoid direct involvement in armed conflicts. While maintaining a military presence and alliances with most regional actors, Washington aimed to reduce costs and redirect resources toward other strategic priorities...
... were beneficial to them. Washington also avoided using the provisions of Section 232 of CAATSA, which remained “dormant.” However, as the construction of Nord Stream 2 progressed, both the Trump Administration and Congress took a tougher stance. Donald Trump publicly criticized Germany and the EU for purchasing Russian gas. In 2019, as part of the US Defence Budget, Congress passed the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act (PEESA). The law obliged the State Department to compile and maintain ...
According to the wisdom of the Thirty-Six Chinese Stratagems, a leader can be a winner in politics, war and diplomatic struggles if he possesses high scores in nine stratagem capabilities According to the wisdom of the Thirty-Six Chinese Stratagems, a leader can be a winner in politics, war and diplomatic struggles if he possesses high scores in nine stratagem capabilities. The following is an assessment of the capabilities of both Putin and Trump as leaders using the traditional Chinese stratagems...
... between innovation and manufacturing is underscored by the faster growth in annual R&D expenditures by American corporations in China compared to their spending dynamics in the U.S. To address the situation and curb the widening trade deficit, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 2, 2025, introducing reciprocal differential tariff rates on imports from most U.S. trading partners. In particular, China was hit with a 34% tariff on top of the 20% imposed earlier. After China levied ...
... sanctions would be premature; unlike trade policy tools, sanctions remain primarily instruments of foreign policy. Andrey Kortunov: Can U.S. New Tariffs Trigger Structural Changes in Global Economy? One of the most consequential moves at the start of Donald Trump’s second term was the sweeping increase in US import tariffs. The new policy targeted nearly all trading partners, with additional duties imposed on over seventy countries. This aggressive escalation– dubbed a “trade war against the ...
... foundations Gorbachev’s rule put an end to the Cold War, and the Soviet Union itself soon became a matter of the past. Will Trump become the new Gorbachev? How far will he go? And what could be the fate of America as a result of his presidency? Donald Trump’s second presidential term has been marked by a series of unpredictable and often disruptive foreign policy moves. These included overtures to normalise relations with Russia, public chastisement of Ukraine’s president, sharp criticism ...
... thanks to the personal position of the 47th President of the United States. The changes remain fragile and reversible At this moment, the main driver of the emerging positive dynamics of the Russian-American dialogue is the personal desire of President Donald Trump to become the main peacemaker in resolving the conflict between Moscow and Kiev. Everything else, including the movement towards normalization of bilateral diplomatic ties, the surprising solidarity vote in the UN General Assembly, signals ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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