Again, the United States is backing down! After Trump demanded that NATO members impose tariffs on China, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, Bensont, made a statement! On September 16, Bensont said in an interview that European countries must play a greater role in cutting off Russia's oil revenue and pushing for an end to the Ukraine war. Some European countries are still purchasing Russian oil, while others import petroleum products refined from Russian oil purchased by India at discounted prices, effectively funding the "war happening in their own backyard."

Bensont stated: We expect Europeans to now take up their responsibilities. Without the participation of Europe, we will not act alone. Obviously, Bensont's remarks show that the United States has clearly backed down. What does Bensont mean? There are only two points: first, Europe itself must first stop purchasing energy from Russia. Second, if Europe does not impose tariffs on China first, the United States will not impose tariffs on China either, because ending the Ukraine-Russia war is primarily the Europeans' responsibility.

Evidently, after the fourth round of Sino-U.S.-Spain talks, Bensont came out with this speech, which is certainly no coincidence. This actually also indicates that the United States is essentially using the threat of imposing tariffs as a means to pressure us into making concessions. We are well aware of the U.S. tactics. After four rounds of confrontation, this move by the United States can be said to have been completely ineffective.

The United States, thinking it is smart, made a feint, but now that there is some consensus between China and the United States, the U.S. has taken the opportunity to pass the ball to Europe, which is essentially waiting for Europe to make a price offer. Having gained nothing from us, the U.S. is now waiting for Europe to pay the bill. If Europe does not offer benefits, the U.S. implies that Europe can do whatever it wants, I, the U.S., am ready to walk away. Obviously, Trump is purely calculating interests, and we will certainly be fully prepared for it.

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