What, all three of them? Iran, North Korea, and... Russia? I guess they'd still trade with Mongolia, since Mongolia doesn't really have a choice, being sandwiched between Russia and China. Maybe a few Central Asian nations?

Everyone else either hates China more than they hate us, or knows what side their bread is buttered on.

I don’t know if American society would be able to resist the export ban, mainly because I don’t even know how the entire country isn’t embroiled in civil war

Nothing brings people together like an outside foe.

[–] Diprount_Tomato 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Idk, I'm just saying that we shouldn't underestimate China. If we underestimate them, they can beat our asses, if we overestimate them and it turns out they weren't as powerful then their ass gets beaten. It's definitely better to not be confident on a victory

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Oh, I agree with that. My point is more that it won't be economically or diplomatically that they'll be able to contend. It will come down to force, if it comes down to anything.

[–] Diprount_Tomato 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, but it will be a long struggle, that's what I'm saying

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Not necessarily. I wouldn't place any bets on it being long or short. It could be a near-instant KO, or it could be a years-long grind, albeit in the latter case it would either be because the US declined to directly intervene, or because China accepted being put under permanent blockade as the cost of doing war.