‘Trump’s war of contradictions’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor “Trump’s war of contradictions” carried by the newspaper on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and yesterday.

According to Ritter, America has become dependent on highly sophisticated but difficult-to-replace technologies, while potential adversaries have prepared for long-term attritional warfare. These assessments remain disputed by US defence officials, but they have gained attention because they raise uncomfortable questions about industrial capacity and military sustainability.

Ritter also argues that sanctions, long considered one of America’s most effective geopolitical tools, are gradually losing their power. He points to the increasing use of alternative currencies, cryptocurrency transactions, and non-dollar payment mechanisms among countries seeking to reduce dependence on the American financial system.

In Ritter’s analysis, Washington’s extensive use of sanctions over the past two decades may have accelerated efforts by major economies to develop alternatives. If that trend continues, the ability of the United States to compel compliance through economic pressure could diminish significantly.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026