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I wonder if this is how they decided to retaliate...by saying they would? This has the feel of an intentional leak to tell the Chinese that we mean business. If
by dikaiosune 11y ago
I wonder if this is how they decided to retaliate...by saying they would? This has the feel of an intentional leak to tell the Chinese that we mean business. If so, why telegraph our actions if we're actually going to follow through?
- themodelplumber 11y agoIt leaves a definite calling card, closing off some of the debate about who's doing what. Perhaps removing some of the ambiguity also reduces the chances of unintended political or market fallout.
- lotu 11y agoIt is possible this is a leak by someone in the administration that opposes retaliation and thinks it will be less likely if there is press coverage.