He says the strongest pushback is coming “on the international front,” where Trump's leverage is proving weaker than expected.
China is the clearest example. After aggressive tariffs and export controls, Beijing “called America’s raise” and now has Trump moving toward approving advanced Nvidia chip sales in exchange for easier access to critical minerals.
Brazil is also pushing back, despite sweeping US tariffs tied to former president Bolsonaro’s imprisonment.
The big wild card: a looming Supreme Court ruling that could limit Trump’s authority on tariffs.
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