This is interesting. I figured it was a foregone conclusion that KSA will establish ties with Israel under Trump in exchange for defense pact with US or support for their civilian nuclear-power programme. But Saudis already rejected his demand to increase oil production, and now they publicly rebuffed him over Palestine. If Trump lashes out at them, like he usually does when he is met with rejection, Saudis might reconsider BRICS membership.
De minimis is dead, so do Shein and Temu in the USA. I think USA China trade will crash, everything is going into that direction. Right now a lot of trade is going through 3rd countries for some time probably it will go that way but if they want they can cut the loopholes also but it will take time. Chinese bazooka later this year or next year (e.g. I would suggest an idea for Monthly cash for parents in China) will be Chinese answer besides counter tariffs and anti monopoly investigations
Would you as regional player love to see the US a far away power have full control/management over the eastern Mediterranean coast line? The control Lebanon, Syria, Israel and now they want to grab the missing piece called Gaza. This is what the crusaders were really after and created the Crusaders states for so they had full control over the gates to Asia and Europe.
