Economic sanctions are restrictive measures imposed by one or more countries against a targeted country, individual, or entity to influence behavior or policies. These sanctions can take various forms, including trade barriers, tariffs, and restrictions on financial transactions. The primary goal of economic sanctions is often to compel compliance with international laws or to deter aggressive actions, such as military aggression or human rights violations. They can be unilateral, imposed by one country, or multilateral, enacted by a coalition of countries, often in coordination with international organizations like the United Nations. Economic sanctions can significantly impact the targeted economy, leading to reduced trade, decreased foreign investment, and broader economic isolation. However, their effectiveness can vary, and they may also have humanitarian consequences for the civilian population of the targeted nation.
The American economic vulnerability lies in its internationalized oligarchy reliant on global markets. The Trump administration's trade policies, including significant tariffs, threaten to disrupt long-standing economic alliances and supply chains.…