America vs. Everyone – Trump’s Tariff Tango around the BRICS
A sharply ironic reflection served with a hint of bitter realism, written on the crumbling edge of the global economy
If anyone still had doubts that Donald Trump’s re-election campaign wouldn’t be fought on flowered meadows or peace summits—but rather as an economic Rambo slashing his way through the jungle of global trade—well, here’s your proof: starting August 1st, new tariffs are coming, and they’re anything but subtle.
The new target: everyone who isn’t part of BRICS—and even some who are eyeing membership.
Sanctions could range anywhere between 10% and 70%, depending on how “resistant” a country proves to be toward the BRICS alliance. What exactly does “resistant” mean? Well, the White House interprets resistance about as loosely as Trump wears his signature red tie: long, loud, and completely oblivious to the laws of physics.
But don’t worry—Canada’s not getting off the hook, and the European Union is firmly in the crosshairs too. Because why stop at partial chaos when you can go full apocalyptic?
World War Redux – Now with Tariffs Instead of Tanks
Trump is now practically at economic war with the entire planet. America’s communication style feels like the lovechild of a Las Vegas stand-up set and a Pentagon press briefing. “Everything’s great, it’s amazing!” he shouts into the mic, even as the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 collectively tumble 0.8–0.9% in a single day.
But hey, the dollar’s up! For now. Reality tends to arrive fashionably late.
Tech Giants and War Toys – America’s Real Playing Cards
Nobody’s questioning the might of American tech companies—they're still the brain centers of global innovation. Nor the military-industrial complex, which doesn’t just produce tanks and missiles, but also killer promo videos for the latest weapons no one but governments can afford.
It’s no coincidence that Trump is pushing for a 5% NATO defense budget hike. He’s not dreaming of a more secure Europe—he’s dreaming of Europeans buying American gear. There’s always a “better, cheaper” (read: pricier and politically required) option in the U.S. arsenal.
The Budget of the American Dream: A Black Hole
And then there’s the elephant—or rather, the black hole—in the room: the United States’ national debt, a galactic vortex of IOUs so massive it threatens to suck in the last remaining shreds of dollar credibility. It hasn’t collapsed—yet. But the moment more people start asking “What’s an American promise worth if it expires with the next tweet?”, trust begins to erode.
Because in a global economy, trust is currency, and right now there’s less of it in circulation than Trump’s tax returns.
Does Trump Know What He’s Doing?
That’s the million-dollar question—not even the Wall Street Journal dares to answer. Is Trump executing a master plan to restore America’s supremacy? Or is he just an actor stuck in an endless monologue, unable to exit the stage while the audience claps out of sheer politeness?
And if no one knows for sure, maybe the real tragedy is this: we don’t know which option would be more dangerous.
Because more and more, it seems it’s not the economy steering the president—it’s the president steering his myth. A myth that recognizes no fiscal logic, no trade balance, and certainly no diplomacy. All it needs is a microphone, a login to Truth Social, and the world’s largest military.
So What About the Rest of Us?
Meanwhile, the global economy watches—dizzy and speechless—as one man attempts to redesign the world order with tariffs, threats, nostalgia, and nationalist slogans, without ever asking if anyone wants to play along.
Because ultimately, a leader doesn’t become relevant by punishing everyone—but by having people who are still willing to listen.
And lately, more and more are switching off the channel.