Russia GDP smaller than Texas
Russia's GDP is only $1.4–$1.5 trillion, smaller than the economy of the state of Texas, making Trump's deference to Russia over Europe economically irrational.
Snapshot · The Rest Is Politics: US
198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back?
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Jun 22, 2026
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