Jammu, May 24 -- 'Third Degree' methods of coercion unlikely to succeed in long run
By K Raveendran
In his relentless pursuit of what he calls economic nationalism, President Donald Trump's 'trade jihad' is targeting newer and more diverse sectors of the global economy. The latest front in this campaign is the high-tech industry, with a particular focus on smartphone manufacturing. This marks a significant escalation both in terms of scope and intensity, as it now extends beyond traditional industries like steel and automobiles to the digital economy, threatening to destabilize global supply chains that have taken decades to establish.
One of the most striking developments in this crusade is Trump's apparent failure to persuade Apple CEO...