This is an excellent point: three years ago, 90% of assistance to Ukraine came from the US in one way or another. It's now more like 30%. (View Post)

Well, I think falling into the Chinese orbit would be foolish, ignoring the US while talking to China would probably be the best way to get Mr Trump's attention. (View Post)

Even if people do, this is all going swimmingly as far as Trump is concerned: he has successfully moved the conversation on from Epstein, and he is demonstrating his power by having everyone flapping… (View Post)

The biggest impact has been on US firms that export: the additional cost of steel and aluminium is hammering the exports of US cars to Canada relative to Chinese ones. Ironic, huh. (View Post)

I agree. And, of course, the same standards should apply to politicians who lie. (View Post)