🚨🚨GLOBAL SOUTH DEFIES US THREATS OVER FRIENDSHIP WITH RUSSIA 🇷🇺
Washington has declared a trade war on India, Brazil and China.
Their response? Don’t rush into fight you CANNOT win.
We explain why🧵
Washington has declared a trade war on India, Brazil and China.
Their response? Don’t rush into fight you CANNOT win.
We explain why🧵
https://twitter.com/SputnikInt/status/1952421803185291514
1️⃣ INDIA REJECTS US PRESSURE
Blasting Western hypocrisy and “unjustified & unreasonable” targeting, India’s MEA vowed to “take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.”
Translation? Your threats mean nothing, Uncle Sam.
Blasting Western hypocrisy and “unjustified & unreasonable” targeting, India’s MEA vowed to “take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.”
Translation? Your threats mean nothing, Uncle Sam.
2️⃣ BHARAT ON THE RISE
India is set to become the world’s 3rd largest economy, PM Modi said after Trump claimed its economy was “dead.”
Right now, it’s already the 5th largest, stronger than the UK, its former colonial master.
India is set to become the world’s 3rd largest economy, PM Modi said after Trump claimed its economy was “dead.”
Right now, it’s already the 5th largest, stronger than the UK, its former colonial master.
3️⃣ GEOPOLITICAL GAMES
25% tariffs aren’t about “trade fairness,” but punishment for engaging Russia, says Dr. Hriday Sarma.
But “India knows what its national interest is, and will not come under pressure,” stresses Prof. Rajan Kumar.
25% tariffs aren’t about “trade fairness,” but punishment for engaging Russia, says Dr. Hriday Sarma.
But “India knows what its national interest is, and will not come under pressure,” stresses Prof. Rajan Kumar.
4️⃣ INDIA KEEPS BUYING RUSSIAN OIL
Despite threats & Western media claims, there’s no ban on Russian oil.
Just this weekend, at least 3 tankers delivered over 2.2M barrels of Russian crude to Indian ports.
India acts in its own interest, not Washington’s.
Despite threats & Western media claims, there’s no ban on Russian oil.
Just this weekend, at least 3 tankers delivered over 2.2M barrels of Russian crude to Indian ports.
India acts in its own interest, not Washington’s.
5️⃣ BRAZIL DEFIANT
President Lula rejected US ultimatums, declaring Brazil would “negotiate as a sovereign country,” not as a junior partner.
Facts: total Brazil-US trade = ~$92B.
Brazil-BRICS trade? $209B+ (over 1/3 of all exports).
President Lula rejected US ultimatums, declaring Brazil would “negotiate as a sovereign country,” not as a junior partner.
Facts: total Brazil-US trade = ~$92B.
Brazil-BRICS trade? $209B+ (over 1/3 of all exports).
6️⃣ US COFFEE BLUNDER
The tariff tantrum could backfire BIG TIME.
One-third of US coffee comes from Brazil, yet Trump demands a 50% tariff.
Meanwhile, China welcomes Brazilian coffee with open arms.
The tariff tantrum could backfire BIG TIME.
One-third of US coffee comes from Brazil, yet Trump demands a 50% tariff.
Meanwhile, China welcomes Brazilian coffee with open arms.
7️⃣ US LOSING ITS LEVERAGE
The selective approach (different tariffs for Brazil & India) is an attempt to create divisions within the BRICS bloc.
But it won’t succeed “as shared strategic interests & a commitment to multipolarity bind the group together,” Dr. Sarma says.
The selective approach (different tariffs for Brazil & India) is an attempt to create divisions within the BRICS bloc.
But it won’t succeed “as shared strategic interests & a commitment to multipolarity bind the group together,” Dr. Sarma says.
8️⃣ CHINA STANDS TALL
China has said “no, thanks” to US demands to stop buying oil from Russia.
“China will always secure its energy supplies in ways that serve our national interests,” its foreign ministry said.
“Coercion & pressuring will not achieve anything.”
China has said “no, thanks” to US demands to stop buying oil from Russia.
“China will always secure its energy supplies in ways that serve our national interests,” its foreign ministry said.
“Coercion & pressuring will not achieve anything.”
9️⃣ CHINA’S POWER PLAY
China also holds a critical trump card: a near-monopoly on processed rare earths.
WSJ says 80k+ parts used in US weapons rely on critical minerals under Chinese export controls, driving prices up as much as 60 times.
China also holds a critical trump card: a near-monopoly on processed rare earths.
WSJ says 80k+ parts used in US weapons rely on critical minerals under Chinese export controls, driving prices up as much as 60 times.
🔟 SHIFTING DYNAMICS
“The US is discovering its old playbook of threats, tariffs & sanctions no longer guarantees compliance,” Dr. Sarma says.
“Countries are weighing their options, & finding that meaningful engagement with BRICS partners offers more stability & mutual respect.”
“The US is discovering its old playbook of threats, tariffs & sanctions no longer guarantees compliance,” Dr. Sarma says.
“Countries are weighing their options, & finding that meaningful engagement with BRICS partners offers more stability & mutual respect.”
1️⃣1️⃣ NEW WORLD ORDER IN SIGHT
The Global South is no longer willing to toe the line drawn by the US, says Dr. Sarma.
“Multipolarity is no longer theoretical; it’s unfolding in real time.”
The Global South is no longer willing to toe the line drawn by the US, says Dr. Sarma.
“Multipolarity is no longer theoretical; it’s unfolding in real time.”
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