US President Donald Trump possesses a peculiar talent: he has the ability to inadvertently empower America's rivals. By initiating a trade war with China, he forced Beijing to leverage its dominance in 'rare earths' and 'critical minerals' to compel the US to lower tariffs. Similarly, Trump's recent actions against Iran have pushed Tehran to finally implement its long-standing threat: closing the Strait of Hormuz. Like Beijing, Tehran has identified a critical pressure point to inflict economic pain on the West.The current restrictions imposed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz suggest a goal beyond merely evading US-Israeli attacks; it appears...