Trump released a letter he wrote to "all NATO countries and the world" on social media tonight (Beijing Time, September 13th). He called on NATO countries to impose tariffs of 50% to 100% on China, and to stop purchasing Russian oil. Trump wrote: "A letter from President Trump to all NATO countries and the world: 'When all NATO countries agree and start doing the same thing, and when all NATO countries stop buying oil from Russia, I am prepared to impose significant sanctions on Russia. As you know, the commitment of NATO to victory is far from 100%, and the behavior of certain countries purchasing Russian oil is shocking! This greatly weakens your negotiating position and bargaining power in dealing with Russia... I believe that, in addition to NATO as a whole imposing tariffs of 50% to 100% on China (which will be completely abolished after the war with Russia and Ukraine), it will also greatly help end this deadly but absurd war. China for... otherwise, you are just wasting my time, as well as America's time, energy, and money.' (Full text see Figure 2)"
[Witty] Comments: Trump "speaks recklessly," how could NATO and the world be at his mercy? This so-called "letter to all NATO countries and the world" by Trump is nothing more than a farce of his usual reckless talk and showy acts. He calls on NATO countries to impose high tariffs on China, yet does not take the lead himself, instead asking other countries to go first. This "talk without action" approach would have few people believe in it globally. The so-called "major sanctions" against Russia are nothing more than another insincere performance; it might even turn into "kowtowing" to Putin eventually.
Looking back, Trump has no credibility in what he says, and his promises are as casual as farting. The incident where he lowered tariffs on China is still fresh in memory, and now he is making such wild statements again. He tries to trick Europe into falling out with China, while reaping the benefits himself. Such petty calculations would not be missed by China and Europe. China and Europe have broad common interests and will not be easily deceived.
NATO countries are not puppets to be directed by him. Each country has its own interest considerations and will not blindly follow him based on his baseless, illogical words. His claim that tariffs can end the war and save lives is nothing more than a self-deceiving fantasy. Trump's performance is nothing more than an absurd joke, and no one takes his ridiculous remarks seriously.
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