Bangladesh, May 2 -- As trade tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sharply criticized US President Donald Trumps tariff policies, warning they are harming Americas allies while failing to meaningfully pressure China. In a pointed Labor Day post, Medvedev argued that Trumps aggressive tariff strategy was a “blunder” that risks isolating the United States without achieving its economic goals.

On May 1, Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russias Security Council, took to Telegram with a tongue-in-cheek message, suggesting Trump deserves an “exemplary labor” award for starting the current tariff battle. However, beneath the humor was a biting critique. Medvedev n...