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1. Stop treating Trump’s excuses as his real concerns.

2. For the same reason, stop assuming that Trump is concerned about other nations’ “unfair” trade practices or illegal immigration.

3. Trump’s major interest is capitulation itself.

4. Each surrender feeds the public impression that Trump wants fed — that he is all-powerful, invincible, and able to get every person, institution, and country to cower to him.

5. Each capitulation encourages him and his goons to engage in even more bullying of more institutions and countries.

6. Most of these institutions and countries will cave to Trump because their leaders are mainly concerned about their own institution’s or country’s survival.

7. It’s vitally important, therefore, that institutions and countries join together to fight this systemic intimidation.

8. University faculties must join together under the umbrella of the American Association of University Professors.

9. Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the European Union must join together.

10. The media must not fan the flames of Trump’s madness.

10 rules for dealing with Trump’s demands for capitulation

Whether it’s universities, law firms, or entire countries, here are 10 basic rules for hitting back

^{Robert Reich}