Your analysis is certainly correct in regards to tariff threats. We will soon see whether it applies to Israel Palestinian issue. He probably didn’t have to apply tactic to reconstruction, as the oil states will pay up if other needs are met, like defence against Iran.
Some negotiators believe that the most effective strategy is to begin with an absurdly extreme position and maintain it vigorously. Then the other side will feel successful for having eventually negotiated away the extreme position by making concessions that otherwise would have been unacceptable. Perhaps it’s time to see Trump’s absurdly extreme positions in this light?
Your analysis is certainly correct in regards to tariff threats. We will soon see whether it applies to Israel Palestinian issue. He probably didn’t have to apply tactic to reconstruction, as the oil states will pay up if other needs are met, like defence against Iran.
Some negotiators believe that the most effective strategy is to begin with an absurdly extreme position and maintain it vigorously. Then the other side will feel successful for having eventually negotiated away the extreme position by making concessions that otherwise would have been unacceptable. Perhaps it’s time to see Trump’s absurdly extreme positions in this light?