Simon Rosenberg of the Hopium Chronicles wrote of the decision: “In most democracies Trump’s reckless and wild abuse of power through his tariffs would cause the government to fall or the leader to be removed.

This is accurate, because most democracies have parliamentary systems. Perhaps when the dust settles we should amend our Constitution to a parliamentary system that would enable such an outcome. Parliamentary systems also promote multiple parties and consensus. Can one imagine Trump in the question and answer sessions of Parliament?

The other three Frontier Nations of the Empire were smart in sticking it out, we can look to the True North Strong and Free as an example of better governance.