On March 24, columnist Matthew Lynn warned that U.S. President Donald Trump should not have launched two conflicts simultaneously—a trade war with China and an armed conflict with Iran.
Lynn stated the United States has “unleashed two wars at the same time: a trade war with China and Europe and a real war with Iran,” which he described as “a serious mistake.”
The columnist noted that Trump’s alleged “inextinguishable thirst for conflict” has led the American administration, despite its pledge to prioritize America first, to spend “most of its energy” attempting to “reshape the rest of the world.”
According to Lynn, in the context of Iran, the United States could benefit from partnering with European allies such as France, Britain, Canada, and Germany to ensure uninterrupted weapon supplies. However, after imposing “punitive duties” on these nations, such cooperation has become increasingly difficult. He added that European voters have “little sympathy” for Trump.
Lynn concluded: “The White House could focus one hundred percent on one goal. Instead, he tried to achieve two huge goals at the same time. The result is already becoming painfully obvious. A real war makes it harder to win a trade war, and vice versa.”
