The #US and others once pushed #Ukraine to disarm under the Budapest Memorandum. Now, it hesitates to back Ukraine’s defense, claiming Ukraine pushes for war.
The real problem? #Power politics replacing international law; leaving #security commitments meaningless.

8/ Instead of tariffs, policymakers should focus on strengthening domestic #competitiveness through investment in infrastructure, education, and innovation.

Trade is complex, but one thing is clear: #protectionism backfires.

7/ In short, #tariffs on intermediate goods act like a #tax on the economy. They may serve political goals, but economically, they increase costs, reduce competitiveness, and hurt consumers.

6/ Tariffs can also slow down investment and innovation. If companies spend more on inputs, they have less capital for R&D, expansion, or hiring.

5/ Some businesses may try to switch to domestic suppliers, but this is not always feasible. Domestic alternatives might not exist or could be more expensive and less efficient.

4/ US companies relying on global supply chains may face competitive disadvantages. If they pay more for inputs than foreign rivals, their costs go up while global competitors remain unaffected.

3/ Higher production costs lead to higher prices for consumers. Whether it is cars, electronics, or household goods, tariffs ultimately hit American wallets.

2/ Around 55% of global goods trade consists of intermediate goods - these are inputs used to produce final goods. When tariffs make them more expensive, production costs rise.

Das ist korrekt. Eine tiefere Recherche würde zeigen, welche bizarren Motive hinter Zöllen oft stecken.
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I won't be able to summarize my views here for time reasons. I try to provide my ideas from time to time, hoping to bring some insights into the debate. Thanks for your understanding.

Well, there are major challenges when it comes to deepening relations with China.
At least in Germany, there are official plans to decouple from China...