Nournews: Donald Trump, who at the start of his presidency threatened tariffs against 185 countries, was eventually forced to back down due to global resistance. However, the continuation of U.S. economic blackmail today is the result of the silence and complicity of some nations. Europe, through an agreement resembling a capitulation treaty, has committed itself to sourcing energy and weapons from the U.S. and accepted Washington’s imposed tariffs. Similar behavior from South Korea and Japan has further fueled the illusion of absolute power in the White House, pushing the U.S. towards dismantling every independent economy.
Strategic missteps: India’s misplaced trust in the west
India aspired to become a rising power by leveraging its population, geographic position, and scientific capabilities. However, its economic dependency and political inclination toward the West and the Zionist regime have derailed that path. Its failure to condemn the Gaza genocide and its efforts to appease the West have earned it short-term gains at long-term costs. The West and Tel Aviv are not receptive to India’s rise, and every concession leads to further demands. Modi’s reaction to Trump’s tariffs and his criticism of U.S. double standards in dealing with China and Russia reflect a possible shift in New Delhi’s approach—from appeasement to resistance.
Anti-India Tariffs: Evidence of Washington’s waning dominance
Trump portrays the tariffs against India as a symbol of dollar strength, but global economic realities tell a different story. Concurrent with the BRICS summit, Trump’s threats against member states met firm resistance. Russia has seen sanctions lose their bite, Brazil has signaled defiance, and China and Iran have managed to neutralize threats through increased alignment. Even South Africa has announced mechanisms to counter U.S. tariffs. These developments reveal that the tariffs against India are part of a broader U.S. economic war on BRICS—and the failure of similar efforts against other members suggests a repeatable pattern that will likely play out in India’s case as well.
A strategy to counter tariff blackmail
The roots of America’s tariff bullying lie in the lack of firm responses by countries in the past. If there had been resistance to sanctions, tariffs would not have become a tool of dominance today. The solution lies in the convergence of the new global order's members, the expansion of bilateral and multilateral ties, reducing dependence on the dollar, and moving beyond the illusion of Western economic superiority. Just as the global solidarity with the people of Gaza has become a symbol of resistance, this convergence can serve as a model to confront exploitative capitalism.
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