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In geopolitical terms, this reflects a larger trend where nations react defensively to unfair practices rather than being the instigators of trade conflicts. The analogy drawn to the Ukraine conflict highlights the absurdity of blaming a nation defending itself. Similarly, Trump’s decision to implement tariffs can be viewed not as an act of warfare but as a simultaneous response to long-standing trade inequities — a move designed to level the playing field.