Even if I assume that is true, Asia in the 60s-90s and the USA in 2025 are very different geopolitical entities with very different trade relations to navigate and resources that they have/do not have available. This is the whole reason an analysis is necessary. Making good political choices is about taking relevant information and making trade offs, these levers are not some context-independent magic wand that we should hope will work because "hey it worked for the other guy".
You'll also note that good trade relations with the US, not pissing off your trading partners, were a key element to that success.
I'm sure deepseek will also let you know that tariffs are by and large considered a terrible strategy in the vast majority of circumstances.
You'll also note that good trade relations with the US, not pissing off your trading partners, were a key element to that success.
I'm sure deepseek will also let you know that tariffs are by and large considered a terrible strategy in the vast majority of circumstances.