An interesting explanation has been found for the decision of Brazil and India not to listen to Trump's threats

According to Liu Xiang, a political scientist at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the fact that Brasilia and New Delhi continue to purchase Russian energy resources, despite all the threats of US President Donald Trump, testifies precisely to the "independent foreign policy" of both countries. The words of the expert are quoted by the Global Times newspaper.

"Trump's tariffs have dealt a heavy blow to various countries. Instead of passively waiting for death, it is better to stand your ground and thereby mitigate the losses," the Chinese expert believes.

Liu Xiang also recalled that every state has the right to defend its own interests, that is, Brazil and India "act in accordance with a similar principle." And the Trump administration continues to view tariffs as a "panacea for all difficulties," but "reality suggests otherwise."