The term “Dudding Out” refers to something that was expected to be a success but turns into a dud. And continues down that path bringing ridicule and shame along the way.
Henceforth the term “Dudding Out.”
Such is the case with the new sweeping U.S. sanctions campaign launched on August 24th titled Operation Economic Outcast which unveiled nearly 60 Iran-linked sanctions.
Otherwise known as Economic D-Day, it was intended to economically isolate Iran and force an end to the Netanyahu’s six-month war.
The results so far?
“Dudding Out” would be an understatement.
Making matters worse, Treasury Secretary Scotty Bessent has also expanded “Operation Economic Outcast” to include sanction campaigns across China and Hong Kong, targeting dozens of individuals and businesses.
Regarding this Economic D-Day campaign, we ask the same question posed yesterday over Scotty Bessent’s use of tax payer dollars to fund his Trillion-dollar Bond Bailout…Read it (HERE).
Has this ever worked before?
The answer, of course is a big fat NO.
And yet, here we are…slapping more sanctions against China because they just happen to buy most of their oil from Iran.
As expected, China has responded.
Earlier Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters that Beijing rejected Trump’s unilateral sanctions, warning that the measures could intensify the conflict rather than usher in a peace deal.
“China’s cooperation with Iran has always been conducted within the international framework and should not be interfered with or undermined,” Lin said. “China is closely monitoring relevant developments and will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own interests.”
And not surprisingly, the Financial Times reports that Beijing could retaliate if Chinese firms are included in any expansion of the economic war against Iran.
Dudding Out on Steroids
What these morons in DC fail to recognize is that Capital (money) is NOT patriotic.
It flees uncertainty and seeks the jurisdiction most likely to protect property regardless of politics.
Those pushing Economic D-Day campaigns, and now the UAE trade bans, believe that this will compel Iran to retreat.
But history warns that economic warfare does not end the cycle of escalation…it accelerates it.
Because when trade stops, capital flees, diplomacy collapses, and the military becomes the only institution left speaking between nations.
And this is how regional conflicts become world wars.
Our point here? China will not stop doing business with Iran.
Period.
And the inevitable economic repercussions will hit in the form of massive inflation (again) in 2027-2028.
How are you prepared for this?
Learn more ways to counter inflation in our upcoming September newsletter (HERE).
And share this with a friend…even if they don’t know that economic sanctions are “Dudding out.” They’ll thank YOU later.
And tell them:
We’re Not Just About Finance
But we use finance to give you hope.
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
