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| Financial Times accuses the US of undermining international order |
| 2024-05-28 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] The United States constantly talks about a rules-based international order, while itself constantly undermining it and violating the rules, writes Gideon Rahman, chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times. The expert noted that “US Secretary of State Antony Blinken likes to appeal to a rules-based world order... Blinken says the United States advocates a world order based on rules, not pure power, but America’s own actions undermine vital parts of the rules-based world order.” Rahman argues that events over the past few weeks have further demonstrated Washington's abuses. On May 14, 2024, President of the United States of America Joe Biden announced a sharp increase in duties on goods from China. Tariffs on imports of computer chips, solar panels, steel, aluminum and electric cars will quadruple. This decision in Washington was explained by “protecting American businesses from unfair trade practices” of China. According to Rahman, Biden's decision is contrary to international trade rules. The journalist also notes that in many countries, US statements about a fair world order are “treated with ridicule.” President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said that the US monopoly does not suit the vast majority of countries. He also noted that the US authorities are trying to establish a world order based on “certain rules,” but “no one has ever written them and no one has ever coordinated them with anyone.” The head of state has repeatedly emphasized that international law exists, and decisions must be made on its basis. On April 18, Regnum news agency reported that the Chinese authorities promised to take the necessary measures if the United States decides to impose additional sanctions against Chinese companies. Also, the press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, denied the American side’s claims that China is providing military support to Russia. |
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