A silent and eerie weekend: the current situation between the US and Iran is still “promoting talks through force.” Of course, here “force” has shifted from military conflict to a contest over economics and energy.
Of course, what’s behind the silence isn’t quiet. My guess is that this weekend, phone calls between the US, Iran, and countries across the Middle East will be ringing nonstop. Trump’s “don’t want to meet, don’t want to talk” said out loud
But in reality, he’s making quiet moves to signal to the media that China’s banks may be added to the US secondary sanctions list regarding Iran. The core logic behind the virtual “card” being played is likely to get China to step in and lower Iran’s bargaining chips—so it remains to be seen whether China will take the bait.
At this moment, Trump isn’t in a hurry—which is frankly a bit laughable! #美国短期国债收益率上涨
Of course, what’s behind the silence isn’t quiet. My guess is that this weekend, phone calls between the US, Iran, and countries across the Middle East will be ringing nonstop. Trump’s “don’t want to meet, don’t want to talk” said out loud
But in reality, he’s making quiet moves to signal to the media that China’s banks may be added to the US secondary sanctions list regarding Iran. The core logic behind the virtual “card” being played is likely to get China to step in and lower Iran’s bargaining chips—so it remains to be seen whether China will take the bait.
At this moment, Trump isn’t in a hurry—which is frankly a bit laughable! #美国短期国债收益率上涨
