

Because they thought not much people would vote for it and it certainly would not get a majority. The aim was for a sizable minority to use for political manoeuvering. Actual winning and having plans for that was inconceivable. But they’ve seriously misread the people’s sentiment.

It would be more impressive if he implemented the tariffs first and promise to remove them when a cease fire has been achieved. Everybody will assume he’ll chicken out otherwise, including Russia.