Trump said that Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, would help the United States run Venezuela. She quickly said the opposite.
Trump said Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president and would act as a partner in letting the United States run the country.
“She’s essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again,” he said.
Less than two hours later, Ms. Rodríguez — who was Nicolás Maduro’s vice president — delivered a televised address to Venezuela that made clear she viewed the United States as an illegal invader that must be rejected.
It’s impossible for any western country to sanction the US, we are 100% dependent on US payment processing, trade in USD and US security guarantees (which even if questionable are better than nothing).
It is possible for China to start selling US government bonds, essentially refusing to lend the US money and hold its debt. But I don’t think they’ll do it as a sanction for this event. They’ll do it when they think it’s optimal for their own plans. When a US president needs punishment from their perspective. The current president, from their perspective, doesn’t need punishment because he’s making enemies all over South America and shouldn’t be disturbed while doing that.
As for European countries, I am fairly confident that US defense industry is already frustrated by inability to sell long-term projects. Ukraine will buy what it can right away, but others will think twice. By the way, I’ve got an F-35 to sell you… but you’re only allowed to use it for US-approved conflicts. ;)
Having access to an additional 20% of global oil reserves will likely increase demand for US debt.
Probably after the upcoming ‘Democracy for Cuba’ campaign.
Not for very much longer.
Use China’s CIPS system for payment processing, trade in Euro or Yuan, buy gold instead of US treasuries.