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Created: 2025-07-21 14:11:27 UTC

The MAGA admin’s sanctions theater: Bessent’s tariff threats ring hollow while Trump’s Kremlin courtship continues. Russia laughs at ultimatums drafted between Putin praise—sanctions delayed are dictators enabled.  

Bessent’s July tariff flip-flop follows January’s canceled Ukraine aid & March’s sanctions easing. His “100% tariffs” target China/India buying Russian oil, yet India just vowed to keep imports flowing. Treasury’s own data shows secondary tariffs rarely work—2018’s aluminum levies cost consumers $500B. Now they seek to bypass Congress, letting Trump unilaterally waive sanctions. Chaotic threats mask weak strategy: Lavrov mocks “theatrical” ultimatums as admin prioritizes Putin deals over Kyiv’s survival.  

Empty bluster fuels autocrats. Sanctions delayed are wars prolonged.


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xray_media Avatar White House Xray @xray_media on x 2682 followers Created: 2025-07-21 14:11:27 UTC

The MAGA admin’s sanctions theater: Bessent’s tariff threats ring hollow while Trump’s Kremlin courtship continues. Russia laughs at ultimatums drafted between Putin praise—sanctions delayed are dictators enabled.

Bessent’s July tariff flip-flop follows January’s canceled Ukraine aid & March’s sanctions easing. His “100% tariffs” target China/India buying Russian oil, yet India just vowed to keep imports flowing. Treasury’s own data shows secondary tariffs rarely work—2018’s aluminum levies cost consumers $500B. Now they seek to bypass Congress, letting Trump unilaterally waive sanctions. Chaotic threats mask weak strategy: Lavrov mocks “theatrical” ultimatums as admin prioritizes Putin deals over Kyiv’s survival.

Empty bluster fuels autocrats. Sanctions delayed are wars prolonged.

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