You may notice a lot of smaller countries rushing to negotiate with Trump right now. But let’s be clear—they’re not doing it because they trust him or believe in a fair deal. They’re doing it to buy time.
Trump’s negotiation style is well-known: even if you give him concessions, he’ll push for more. Just look at Vietnam—they agreed to 0% tariffs, but Peter Navarro still said “not enough.” That’s the playbook. Trump doesn’t honor deals—he breaks them whenever it suits him. Countries are learning this, just like China did back in 2018.
But here’s the deeper strategy: These countries aren’t just buying time for short-term survival. They’re also using this time to gradually align with each other—forming quiet alliances and exploring ways to build a global trade zone that can one day exclude the U.S. if necessary. Why? Because no single country has the strength to stand up to Trump’s economic pressure alone. But together? That’s a different story.
Right now, time is the missing ingredient. And that’s exactly what they’re stalling for—to build a coordinated, long-term response.
You may notice a lot of smaller countries rushing to negotiate with Trump right now. But let’s be clear—they’re not doing it because they trust him or believe in a fair deal. They’re doing it to buy time.
Trump’s negotiation style is well-known: even if you give him concessions, he’ll push for more. Just look at Vietnam—they agreed to 0% tariffs, but Peter Navarro still said “not enough.” That’s the playbook. Trump doesn’t honor deals—he breaks them whenever it suits him. Countries are learning this, just like China did back in 2018.
But here’s the deeper strategy: These countries aren’t just buying time for short-term survival. They’re also using this time to gradually align with each other—forming quiet alliances and exploring ways to build a global trade zone that can one day exclude the U.S. if necessary. Why? Because no single country has the strength to stand up to Trump’s economic pressure alone. But together? That’s a different story.
Right now, time is the missing ingredient. And that’s exactly what they’re stalling for—to build a coordinated, long-term response.
Mike's Insights: Motivation, Science, and Success
You may notice a lot of smaller countries rushing to negotiate with Trump right now. But let’s be clear—they’re not doing it because they trust him or believe in a fair deal. They’re doing it to buy time.
Trump’s negotiation style is well-known: even if you give him concessions, he’ll push for more. Just look at Vietnam—they agreed to 0% tariffs, but Peter Navarro still said “not enough.” That’s the playbook. Trump doesn’t honor deals—he breaks them whenever it suits him. Countries are learning this, just like China did back in 2018.
But here’s the deeper strategy:
These countries aren’t just buying time for short-term survival. They’re also using this time to gradually align with each other—forming quiet alliances and exploring ways to build a global trade zone that can one day exclude the U.S. if necessary.
Why? Because no single country has the strength to stand up to Trump’s economic pressure alone. But together? That’s a different story.
Right now, time is the missing ingredient. And that’s exactly what they’re stalling for—to build a coordinated, long-term response.
This is the long game. Watch carefully.
#Geopolitics #TrumpTariffs #GlobalTrade #China #SupplyChain #TradeWar
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Mike's Insights: Motivation, Science, and Success
You may notice a lot of smaller countries rushing to negotiate with Trump right now. But let’s be clear—they’re not doing it because they trust him or believe in a fair deal. They’re doing it to buy time.
Trump’s negotiation style is well-known: even if you give him concessions, he’ll push for more. Just look at Vietnam—they agreed to 0% tariffs, but Peter Navarro still said “not enough.” That’s the playbook. Trump doesn’t honor deals—he breaks them whenever it suits him. Countries are learning this, just like China did back in 2018.
But here’s the deeper strategy:
These countries aren’t just buying time for short-term survival. They’re also using this time to gradually align with each other—forming quiet alliances and exploring ways to build a global trade zone that can one day exclude the U.S. if necessary.
Why? Because no single country has the strength to stand up to Trump’s economic pressure alone. But together? That’s a different story.
Right now, time is the missing ingredient. And that’s exactly what they’re stalling for—to build a coordinated, long-term response.
This is the long game. Watch carefully.
#Geopolitics #TrumpTariffs #GlobalTrade #China #SupplyChain #TradeWar
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