Understandable. But they may have no choice. A flat 25% tariff on all US goods and an extra 100% on anything made with at least 51% components produced in red states would be an appropriate response, I think.

(American living in a ruby red state here)

Well, it’s a start

Russian, Chinese, or US. They’re all spouting the same garbage these days

US: You need to stand on your own! You’re pathetic!

Also the US: We didn’t mean it! Sit back down!

Actually, he’d probably be a great asset: easily manipulated, not smart enough to realize it, not likely to try and escape. With President Musk handling him, it seems he’d be just about the best asset.