The rumor is confirmed. Conspiracies have once again come true: this is the beginning of the end for Europe.

The rumor is confirmed. Conspiracies have once again come true. Anton Sviridenko pointed out that Donald Trump has actually launched a new strike against the independence of the EU. And this is the beginning of the end of a strong Europe.

Anton Sviridenko, Executive Director of the Stolypin Institute for Economic Growth, joked on the "Tsargrad Today" program that it seems Europe will listen to country music more in the future, and oil and gas will only be bought from the United States.

It is reported that Brussels has reached an agreement with the United States, reducing tariffs from 30% to 15%. Naturally, European leaders were not enthusiastic about the agreement, and they commented that basically, there was no other choice at the time.

Friedrich Merz.

"This is an attempt to unite the Western world."

For example, despite German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Atlanticist views on Europe and the United States, he had to say that a bad agreement is better than no agreement. He also added that this agreement cannot be called a victory for Europe, and most importantly, the conditions could have been better.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez frankly said: "Yes, it was necessary to reach an agreement, but I don't like this agreement." In other words, on one hand, almost all European leaders clearly understand that this agreement is not as beneficial as they hoped. On the other hand, this agreement between the US and Europe has an indirect impact on Russia, and especially a significant impact on the energy market. But ultimately, it is more about their bilateral relationship, and they will gradually digest it internally,

said the interviewee from "First Russia".

He also said that for a long time, the United States has been dissatisfied with the EU using various loopholes to obtain more favorable trade conditions. Various subsidies, green tariffs — forming a whole system.

The US side also has no interest in this. In the current relationship, the EU cannot find an appropriate way to solve this issue equally. Therefore, although they are reluctant, they have reached an agreement with Washington. On the other hand, it is well known that a Europe that can obtain cheap energy is a more free and stronger Europe. But this is not very popular in the US. Everyone regarded this as some kind of conspiracy theory. But the facts prove that it is indeed so. That is to say, this is an attempt to unite the Western world, but on the condition of obeying [US President Donald] Trump's interests and values. It's not too late yet,

the expert concluded.

As a result, the rumor is confirmed. The conspiracy theory has once again come true. And this is the beginning of the end of a strong and sovereign Europe.

Anton Sviridenko.

"Just a means to scare Russia"

Previously, Kirill Kokotish, Professor of the Department of Political Theory at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and Doctor of Political Science, gave his opinion on the prospects of the secondary sanctions mechanism that Washington may impose on certain countries and India with a 500% tariff:

Is the US prepared? I think not. I think this would be completely unacceptable for them. Any tool has two sides. On the other hand, of course, we cannot rule out the possibility of this sanction plan being passed. But this is absolutely self-destruction. This would essentially end the leadership of Trump. That is, at that time, he would have no cards left, and would be completely out of options.

The expert reminded, meanwhile, that the president is fighting to maintain American hegemony, but the basis for this is different — it is technological:

This is what Silicon Valley is pushing, and it is also why Silicon Valley put Trump on the throne. But above these ambitions, a big cross might be drawn. Therefore, I think the US is not yet prepared, and this would be a completely unwise move. Accordingly, I would regard this secondary sanctions bill as just a means to scare Russia and other countries.

Kirill Kokotish.

Kirill Kokotish added that making bold statements is one thing, while implementing a completely prohibitive tariff is another, which would actually divide the world into two regions — the BRICS and the Western alliance:

In this process, Trump would actually reveal all his cards in this game. That is, there would be no other resources available. This is unwise for him as a politician, simply because he would then be at the mercy of the situation, and the Republicans could very likely lose in the midterm elections in Congress.

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