Trade & Tariffs Changing World as Much As WAR /Larry Johnson & Lt. Col Daniel Davis

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Russia’s Trade Partners:

Despite sanctions, a number of European countries and even the United States still import from Russia.

Russia remains highly sought-after for its natural resources, which few other countries can match.

Russia conducts trade on terms of “reciprocal respect” and prioritizes what benefits it economically.

Shift Toward BRICS & Non-Western Trade:

Since the Ukraine war, Russia has accelerated trade ties with China, India, and Brazil, with BRICS becoming a serious alternative trading and financial system outside U.S. influence.

India, once lukewarm on BRICS, now prioritizes it more strongly.

Putin highlighted that countries with colonial pasts (like India) won’t easily submit to U.S. pressure, especially under tariff threats.

Western Contradictions:

The West publicly talks about isolating Russia, yet privately continues trading.

Critics of Russia claim Moscow is failing militarily, yet casualty and territorial control numbers are disputed.

Big Picture:

Russia sees itself fighting for cultural and human rights in occupied Ukrainian regions, not just land.

The U.S., by leaning on tariffs and sanctions, risks appearing outdated—compared to industries like buggy whips or Kodak film that failed to adapt.

The new world order is moving toward multipolar trade systems where U.S. dominance is weaker.

👉 In short: Russia is still trading with parts of Europe and the U.S., but its real long-term shift is toward China, India, Brazil, and the BRICS bloc, building a parallel system outside Western sanctions.