US: Cold war brewing – Danske Bank

Analysts at Danske Bank suggest that in another sign that a new cold war is brewing, Trump warned yesterday that the US intended to build up its arsenal of nuclear weapons against Russia and China.

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“It comes two days after he warned that the US would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. If implemented, it could mark the start of a new arms race. Some critics say the move would damage diplomatic pressure on Russia to comply with the Treaty without bringing clear military advantages.”