He has no mind. He has no scruples. He has no honour or integrity. He is bound by no checks and balances, no competent court or rule of law.

There are no negotiations to be had. No deal will be honored. No system to appeal to. You could not be more correct. Don’t bother answering the phone. Don’t bother signing anything. Don’t bother leadership meetings. Send the b team on a salvage operation but conceed nothing.

Find better trade partners.