And in the same quote:

we have been doing exactly what President Trump wants for a long time

And I believe her.

So how did CH get on that list?

US trade delegate Jamieson Greer has called on American companies to report unfair trade practices by partner countries

So some businessperson with a grievance decides what gets onto some government list? Truly an oligarchy.

That said I’d like to know a bit more about the whole (yet another) international debacle.

a big topic in Europe (outside of immigration rhetoric)

It is a big topic. And it’s all about immigration rhetoric.

Same in Germany.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/03/15/ship-carrying-200-tons-of-aid-approaches-gaza-via-new-mediterranean-route

I’m happy to see that European leaders speak out in favour of something thought up by the Arab league. Let’s hope it’s gestures (and actions) like these that help de-escalate the global “West - Islamism” situation.

“Rogue state”

The meaning of Honeypot you refer to is a metaphor. It’s not wrong to use it in other ways.

Wow. The first 3 minutes were impressive. Every sentence packed with cynicism, yet clear, factual, realistic. A fresh wind clearing the stale air in my mind (poisoned by doomscrolling).

(He looks like Nosferatu btw)