South Africa - Attack the Weakest of the BRICS – Make an example of them
till they resume trading in US dollars. White farmers useful pawn until
the objective is met, then what?
China – Confront with tariffs till they trade in USD again. This could
mean that tariffs are removed before US manufactures onshore again if
China uses US more readily again.
India : Befriend – Send Vance over to wine & dine Modi. Carrot -
Trade, Stick - Tariffs and Non Resident Indian visas – Unintended
consequence is the balance of power shifted and India felt empowered to
take on Pakistan as they are no longer strategic ally
of US as the US is out of the region now.
Russia : Befriend at Ukraine’s expense. Putin knows this and will push
the limits for maximum value. Escalation of tensions may increase arms
sales to Europe which will probably improve US & world GDP and help
tame US inflation.