-China doesn't want a trade war. They'll give in!
-They know the US doesn't want a trade war. They'll call the bluff.
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If Trump's dumb/crazy enough to do it, China would rather take the pain than capitulate. Giving in would just invite more demands. 13/x
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To be clear: Trump's approach to
#NorthKorea is terrible, but that doesn't mean there's a clear solution he's ignoring#NorthKoreaNukes 14/x1 reply 2 retweets 6 likesShow this thread -
As I explained in this article, the US and allies have tried many approaches to
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But, even though we can't solve it, we can still make it better or worse.
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A credible threat of overwhelming force in response to an attack prevents
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That keeps us in a tense contest of who can fire more missiles into the water or fly planes over things. 18/x
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Any improvement to the
#NorthKorea situation requires steady diplomacy and economic pressure from a united international community. 19/x2 replies 6 retweets 7 likesShow this thread -
No matter where this goes, the United States is in a better position with local allies, namely
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Pushing
#SouthKorea away, Trump weakens America's position. And with his bluster, Trump plays into Kim's hand.#NorthKorea 21/x4 replies 13 retweets 19 likesShow this thread
The president says #NorthKorea "only understands one thing."
He speaks in cliches, ignoring that threats help, rather than hurt Kim.
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All Trump's doing is creating uncertainty, increasing the chances miscalculation or accident will cause a war no one wants
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