The arctic drilling rights that come attached to Greenland are worth trillions
Control of Panama ensures American trade continues if shit hits the fact over tariffs and a trade war (it’s an American weak point that could be used as leverage if America don’t control it). Not that there’s going to be a trade war. But talking shit about it like you’re preparing for it is all part of the tactic.
But also all of this is nonsense designed for two reasons i) Trump’s negotiation tactic is based on the “Madman theory” which was also popular with Nixon. Basically make your opponent think you’re unhinged and crazy and they’re less inclined to call your bluff and you’re more likely to achieve your goals in the compromise. and ii) he doesn’t want anyone to be thinking or talking about the fact he’s getting sentenced on 10th January
The arctic drilling rights that come attached to Greenland are worth trillions
Control of Panama ensures American trade continues if shit hits the fact over tariffs and a trade war (it’s an American weak point that could be used as leverage if America don’t control it). Not that there’s going to be a trade war. But talking shit about it like you’re preparing for it is all part of the tactic.
But also all of this is nonsense designed for two reasons i) Trump’s negotiation tactic is based on the “Madman theory” which was also popular with Nixon. Basically make your opponent think you’re unhinged and crazy and they’re less inclined to call your bluff and you’re more likely to achieve your goals in the compromise. and ii) he doesn’t want anyone to be thinking or talking about the fact he’s getting sentenced on 10th January