Deserting the Ship

President Trump’s tariffs and aggressive rhetoric have some longtime U.S. allies running for cover – straight into the arms of China and India. It’s a move that’s equal parts desperation and pragmatism. With the U.S. threatening to slap tariffs on their goods, these countries don’t have much choice but to diversify their trade ties.

Cap-in-Hand Diplomacy

It’s not like they’re getting a warm welcome from China, either. The Asian superpower is calling the shots, and these U.S. allies are just along for the ride. Still, it’s better than dealing with Trump’s Twitter-fueled trade wars. The question is, what’s the long-term cost of abandoning ship?