U.S. Won't Stop China and India Helping Russia - Econ Lessons

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Hello, my name is Mark, and I am an Economist. While the U.S. government talks tough about tariffs, the reality is different when it comes to countries such as India, China, Brazil, and those that continue to buy oil from Russia. Despite noisy talk of steep tariffs, the U.S. is unlikely to follow through—because doing so would disrupt trade, raise prices, and hurt domestic economic interests.

Meanwhile, billions in frozen Russian oligarch assets sit idle, even though U.S. tax law could be amended to channel this money quickly into humanitarian aid for Ukraine. It's legal, feasible, and morally justified—but political will is lacking.

And what about the bloated U.S. defense budget? The U.S. spends tens of billions maintaining aging military equipment. Instead of warehousing this legacy gear, much of it could be sent to Ukraine for defensive purposes, easing both budgetary pressures and Ukraine’s need for support.

If the U.S. truly wanted to cut its spending and help end the war, there are obvious, underused paths. This video examines why these options are overlooked—and what that reveals about global priorities.

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