TRUMP'S TRADE WAR AGAINST EUROPE – JUST A THREAT OR REAL INTENTION?
Keywords:
trade war, economic goals, political goals, world war, US military budget, Kondratiev wavesAbstract
The purpose of the study is to prove the following thesis – Trump's statements about a trade war are more of a threat than a real intention. Through this threat, he aims to achieve other, political goals. It reveals how economic goals are achieved through political pressure. And – conversely, how political goals are achieved through economic pressure. The authors' opinion is that through the threat of a trade war, the Trump administration aims for Europe to wage war against Russia without the participation of the United States. It is shown how dangerous this strategy of the Trump administration is for us, the Bulgarians.Downloads
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