We now have entire countries playing Trump’s games by Trump’s rules. There’s a reported 50+ countries trying to “negotiate” with Trump. This is why he continues doing the things he does. Because after all the tough talk and saber rattling, they all crumble like a house of cards in a hurricane at the first hint of pressure.
It’s because they know trump is stupid and it’s their job to help their voters by trying to take advantage of him. they are diplomats. they will be like “oh you totally beat us” while they play him like a fiddle