Comment by tlogan
7 days ago
The next phase is likely geopolitical. Countries will begin negotiating directly with the U.S. administration to secure exemptions or reductions in tariffs. In effect, it’s the formation of a new American sphere of influence / empire.
To me it seems like Americans are currently actively dismantling their sphere of influence.
Exactly. The old is based on Cold War. The new sphere of influence will be probably quite different.
I don’t feel like there will be one worth talking about though if the current direction persists. If you don’t care about things like freedom, democracy, free press, the rule of law, free markets, then China seems like a much better overlord to take.
Yup, who wants to get deeper in business with a party you cannot - in any case - trust?