Two countries at war over the Himalayan glaciers two years ago have just reestablished cross-border trade. And the Indian leader is on a state visit to Beijing today. You wanted to crush these two countries with tariffs, Mr President, you’ve just reconciled them. I think your ears are ringing when they talk about you.
China has long abused public subsidies to certain industries, but taxing their entire industry was absolutely unnecessary. It would have been enough to remind China the rules of the World Trade Organization. India gorges itself on cheap Russian oil, but perhaps targeting their unfair revenues was enough there too.
Anyway… Hip Hip Hurra, Mr. Trump, you’ve just ended a seventh conflict –but not the right one– without really wanting to. This peace will be made at your expense. Your enemies are gathering. The question is : when will Europe join them ? Probably soon, I imagine.