President-Elect Donald Trump recently threatened to impose 100% tariffs on any "BRICS" nation that abandons the US Dollar. Sam has a problem with this approach. While he understands and supports the concept of tariffs, he believes that 100% tariffs are excessive and counterproductive. Sam argues that such threats are designed to maintain the dollar's status as the world's currency, but they overstep the authority of the US over other nations.
Sam emphasizes that leadership should not be based on fear but on building diplomatic relations and trust. He quotes, "When people are afraid of the government, we have tyranny; when the government is afraid of the people, we have liberty." Sam advises Trump to lead with diplomacy and mutual respect rather than coercion.
He acknowledges Trump's desire for global use of the dollar but insists it should be achieved through free will and the appeal of the US's economic strength and freedoms, not through force. Sam appreciates Trump's intentions but urges that tariffs should be used appropriately, in line with the traditions of the founding fathers.