The rest of the world is hoping after China strikes back, Trump will rethink his tariffs on them. Why are Trump and the Republicans so angry at China for retaliating when it serves their goal of decoupling with China? That tells you that wasn't expected. As usual they think everyone needs the US more than the US needs of them. Like the clues say it's a negotiating ploy. Trump wants more than just removal of tariffs on US products. Like with Vietnam... zero per cent tariffs on US products is not enough. Yes like it's been said, the ultimate goal is redrawing global trade. Like I've been saying, this is where you'll see which countries will jump onto a sinking ship and with those countries, China shouldn't think of kumbaya in helping them until they're desperate begging China to giving them a lifeline. Not only do they need China to buy from them, they need less expensive goods which they won't be getting from any manufacturing done in the US. And by their logic says, the whole point of US tariffs is bringing back manufacturing to the US. It goes against the stream if the US makes it easier to export to the US by backtracking on tariffs. You think Trump is a genius with a plan? He's so chaotic contradicting himself because he didn't think about it thoroughly. And you can see it with the Republicans defending him. All they do is repeat the talking points given supporting Trump. Yeah they want tariffs on China but not as much with traditional allies but they have blindly support their leader or they get fired.
