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by fasbiner 476 days ago
Countries don't have friends, they only have interests. Thinking in terms of a kindergarten and not in terms of geopolitics disqualifies you from serious participation.
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Geopolitically, it makes even less sense. Ever since the pandemic it became evident near-shore and friend-shore measures are the only way to ensure resilient supply chains.

To put it simply, would you trust more the Europeans/Canadians/Mexicans to keep selling you something you really need, or Iran/China/Russia?

80% of the things in your house come from Chinese production. What are you talking about?