It will and indeed we can see it happening
Very tough ask. The Jews have been trying for decades and for all their efforts are now increasingly facing the blow-back from the closer of the two fellow Abrahamics. The Nazism card had anyway worn off a long time ago....It is our responsibility to educate them as well do what Jewish folks do....
Rudradev wrote: ↑21 Jul 2025 20:40 https://www.deccanherald.com/business/a ... ut-3639379
NYT article from 21 hours ago.
Trump has completely folded in his "trade war" against China. By withholding rare earth mineral exports in retaliation against Trump's 145% tariffs and restrictions on AI-chip exports, China made the US tech, automobile & defense titans squeal. They in turn have successfully pressured Trump to (1) resume chip exports to PRC and (2) drop tariffs to 30% and (3) fire China Hawks from his administration, replacing them with pro-trade (and pro-China) technocrats.
Besides representing a humiliating defeat for America First, it signals an ominous policy shift in US-China relations from the Indian perspective.
Trump has abjectly begged the Chinese for a state visit to Beijing to sign off on new trade deals in person with Xi Jinping later this year. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is already lining up top-shelf American CEOs to join his delegation on Air Force One.
I predict that Trump is going to present this as a historic, Nixon Redux rapprochement of the US with China— basically giving PRC whatever they want on a platter while claiming statesmanship points for himself. Part of what the Chinese will demand (and I'm sure Trump will give) is a joint partnership aimed at containing and reversing India's rise.
Taken together with Trump's new fondness for Asim Munir, a new Nixon-Kissinger moment for the US & China will herald the worst phase in US-India relations since 1971.
...............Not to be outdone here is another Trump Fan, also clueless, but dangerous, this time from India demanding in Rajyasabha -Tanaji wrote: ↑22 Jul 2025 00:51 In the meanwhile, “we will crush your economies”:
https://indianexpress.com/article/world ... hometop_hp
Let’s see.
..., the government should clarify its stance on the statement made by US President Trump, as he has claimed not once but 24 times that he facilitated a ceasefire. This is a humiliating matter for the country,
.. even with ' 84+ co-sponsors in the Senate ' still stuck getting referred..Trump is, well Trump but a new Nixon-Kissinger moment is impossible for US & China. That is as long as China dreams of (and work towards) becoming No 1.Rudradev wrote: ↑21 Jul 2025 20:40 I predict that Trump is going to present this as a historic, Nixon Redux rapprochement of the US with China— basically giving PRC whatever they want on a platter while claiming statesmanship points for himself. Part of what the Chinese will demand (and I'm sure Trump will give) is a joint partnership aimed at containing and reversing India's rise.
Taken together with Trump's new fondness for Asim Munir, a new Nixon-Kissinger moment for the US & China will herald the worst phase in US-India relations since 1971.
Meanwhile take a gander at this
The Union Commerce minister Piyush Goyal led trade delegation to USA returned back in a huff over American attempts to brow beat India into the formers’ one-sided tariff pact.
“Goyal and delegation negotiated hard and long till he got the cue from PM Modi to break off talks and return home.
Not even a day after the Indian trade delegation returned to India, Trump’s crestfallen team went into a huddle and has decided to send a team of U.S. delegates to India to retrieve the situation and still thrash out a trade and tariffs pact,” a person familiar with the developments said.
Cyrano wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 20:24 Chetak ji,
I'm aware of most of the points you make a I agree 100%. When I said we are strong I meant that we are not import dependent and despite low tech and low yields per acre, we are still able to export agri produce and sometimes rescue poor nations in trouble like afghanistan and most recently Somalia.
As far as I can see EU people are mostly helpless and numbed by the misrule of EU comissars and their own leaders, their opposition parties are similar to our's. Petrol and Diesel prices are creeping up but no shortages as yet. We are in peak summer holidays season which no govt can afford to ruin, so if there is a serious impact it will come in September.
The real killer will be electricity, heating fuel and natural gas prices for heating homes this winter. Of course fuel prices can still increase in the coming months, with people stuck between harebrained policies and global warming guilt.
That is what Trump says, which I would not trust in the least. Trump has misled on Op Sindoor, and the terms of the trade deals with Vietnam, Japan and even the mini-deal with China. The man cannot open his mouth without emitting a lie (apologies to BRF Trump cult members).Cyrano wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 20:53 US - EU trade deal has just been announced. EU exports to US will be taxed at 15% without reciprocity, EU commits to buy 750 Billion $ of oil and gas and 600B$ of ADDITIONAL investment in US. Commits to buy US military equipment etc etc.
That will hurt more than anything Nayara does or doesn't.
We have stabilised on a single 15% tariff rate for the vast majority of EU exports. This rate applies across most sectors, including cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. This 15% is a clear ceiling. No stacking. All-inclusive. So it gives much-needed clarity for our citizens and businesses. This is absolutely crucial.
Today we have also agreed on zero-for-zero tariffs on a number of strategic products. This includes all aircraft and component parts, certain chemicals, certain generics, semiconductor equipment, certain agricultural products, natural resources and critical raw materials. And we will keep working to add more products to this list.
On steel and aluminium, the EU and the US face the common external challenge of global overcapacity. We will work together to ensure fair global competition. And to reduce barriers between us, tariffs will be cut. And a quota system will be put in place.
We will also increase our energy cooperation. Purchases of US energy products will diversify our sources of supply and contribute to Europe's energy security. We will replace Russian gas and oil with significant purchases of US LNG, oil and nuclear fuels.
US AI chips will help power our AI gigafactories and help the US to maintain their technological edge.
Yes, and for India this can be a really good thing. When one lies all the time & produces new lies on the hour— especially with the drooling, senile abandon of Trump— then the lies become impossible (and exhausting) to keep track of even at an individual level.
One of India’s key oil refining and marketing companies with Russian ownership, Nayara Energy, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against tech giant Microsoft. The company, in its petition, has accused Microsoft of abruptly suspending access to essential digital services, including email, without any prior notice. The company has said that Microsoft’s actions have jeopardised operations across its India network.
Sanctions fallout and operational impact
The development came in the wake of recent European Union sanctions on Nayara for having links with Russian oil giant Rosneft. Although Microsoft is based in the United States, Nayara argues that the company is under no obligation to enforce EU sanctions under US or Indian law.
Following the sanctions, at least two ships reportedly skipped loading refined products from Nayara’s Vadinar refinery, while one tanker carrying Russian Urals crude was diverted. Amid the turmoil, Nayara’s CEO resigned and has since been replaced by Sergey Denisov.
Nayara seeks urgent court relief
The petition seeks an interim injunction and immediate restoration of services. According to Nayara, Microsoft’s move was executed “unilaterally, without prior notice, consultation or recourse”, and under the “guise of compliance”. Notably, the company has emphasised that the suspended services were acquired under “fully paid-up licences”, which made the disruption even more unjustified.
The company stated that Microsoft’s actions have resulted in restriction of access to Nayara’s own data, proprietary tools and products. The disruption has had a direct operational impact since last Tuesday.
Strategic importance in India’s fuel economy
In its petition, the company has underlined its crucial contribution to India’s energy infrastructure. The company accounts for around 8% of India’s refining capacity and runs 7% of the country’s petrol pumps. It is also building around 8% of India’s polypropylene capacity.
Despite the current issues faced by the company, Nayara has reaffirmed its commitment to uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. It has stated that the company will continue to operate with full compliance under Indian regulations.
Earlier this month, the European Union imposed sanctions on Nayara’s Vadinar refinery as part of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which included asset freezes, shipping and insurance curbs, and a reduction in the price cap on Russian crude. The Government of India has categorically refused to recognise unilateral sanctions.
Microsoft is working exactly like a pirate hacking group.. locking up company resources..holding it to ransomManish_P wrote: ↑29 Jul 2025 12:45 Yes, we should buy US military equipment. There will be no problems at all...
Nayara moves Delhi HC after Microsoft abruptly stops services: How US companies have been used in NATO’s war against Russia
Nayara seeks urgent court relief
The petition seeks an interim injunction and immediate restoration of services. According to Nayara, Microsoft’s move was executed “unilaterally, without prior notice, consultation or recourse”, and under the “guise of compliance”. Notably, the company has emphasised that the suspended services were acquired under “fully paid-up licences”, which made the disruption even more unjustified.
The company stated that Microsoft’s actions have resulted in restriction of access to Nayara’s own data, proprietary tools and products. The disruption has had a direct operational impact since last Tuesday.
Strategic importance in India’s fuel economy
Earlier this month, the European Union imposed sanctions on Nayara’s Vadinar refinery as part of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which included asset freezes, shipping and insurance curbs, and a reduction in the price cap on Russian crude. The Government of India has categorically refused to recognise unilateral sanctions.
chetak wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 21:05Cyrano wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 20:24 Chetak ji,
I'm aware of most of the points you make a I agree 100%. When I said we are strong I meant that we are not import dependent and despite low tech and low yields per acre, we are still able to export agri produce and sometimes rescue poor nations in trouble like afghanistan and most recently Somalia.
As far as I can see EU people are mostly helpless and numbed by the misrule of EU comissars and their own leaders, their opposition parties are similar to our's. Petrol and Diesel prices are creeping up but no shortages as yet. We are in peak summer holidays season which no govt can afford to ruin, so if there is a serious impact it will come in September.
The real killer will be electricity, heating fuel and natural gas prices for heating homes this winter. Of course fuel prices can still increase in the coming months, with people stuck between harebrained policies and global warming guilt.
Thanks Cyrano ji.
Meanwhile, many international shippers are avoiding the nayara refinery, both for delivery of crude and for the uplift of petro products.
RD: My view is Trump is eyeing for such a Nixon moment but with Russia, not China. Primary reasons are:Rudradev wrote: ↑21 Jul 2025 20:40 I predict that Trump is going to present this as a historic, Nixon Redux rapprochement of the US with China— basically giving PRC whatever they want on a platter while claiming statesmanship points for himself. Part of what the Chinese will demand (and I'm sure Trump will give) is a joint partnership aimed at containing and reversing India's rise.
Taken together with Trump's new fondness for Asim Munir, a new Nixon-Kissinger moment for the US & China will herald the worst phase in US-India relations since 1971.