Trump: Expect Decision On US Role In Syria Soon; Calls Russian Plane Downing "Very Sad Thing"

President Trump indicated that a decision on the future of US policy in Syria is coming soon in remarks made at a press conference with his Polish counterpart.

Speaking alongside President Andrzej Duda, Trump said the Monday night downing of a Russian maritime surveillance plane by accidental Syrian friendly fire was "a very sad thing". Trump's remarks did not include criticism of Putin, and seemed to signal regret over Monday night's dramatic escalation over Syria after a massive Israeli attack.

Earlier in the day Tuesday, Russia had pointed the finger at Israel for purposefully provoking the mishap, something Israel has since denied in a military statement that ultimately put blame on Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah.

Trump also said that the US fight against ISIS in Syria could end soon: “We’re very close to being finished with that job,” he said of the Pentagon mission against ISIS.

He followed with: “And then we’re going to make a determination as to what we’re going to do.”

This follows a major Washington Post story two weeks ago, quoting administration insiders, that described a significant policy shift away from Trump's previously voiced desire to "bring to the troops home" from Syria.

Only months ago the president expressed a desire "to get out" and pull the over 2,000 publicly acknowledged American military personnel from the country; but the new report said that Trump has approved "an indefinite military and diplomatic effort in Syria".

The report revealed that "the administration has redefined its goals to include the exit of all Iranian military and proxy forces from Syria, and establishment of a stable, nonthreatening government acceptable to all Syrians and the international community."

But is it possible that Monday's attack involving missiles flying over the Mediterranean and an "accidental" downing of a Russian plane and 15 dead Russian crew members might have jolted Trump back to his prior position of wanting to withdraw from the Syrian quagmire?

Monday's events also came just after Russian President Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that a demilitarized zone in Idlib will be formed by October 15. As part of the deal Russia and Syria have reportedly called off the major offensive on Idlib, as Turkey has vowed to facilitate the withdrawal of the al-Qaeda groups in control of Idlib to Jisr al-Shughour near the Turkish border.

The Russia-Turkey deal over Idlib has at least temporarily deflated US threats that it could intervene should Syria launch a brutal assault on the province —something the US promised to do especially if chemical weapons are used.

Is it possible that Trump will take the window of opportunity to get out of Syria, and walk back from prior US threats?

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-09-18/trump-says-expect-decision-future-us-role-syria-soon-russian-plane-downing-very-sad

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Trump Accuses Beijing of Election Meddling in Trade War, Warns of Further Tariffs

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump warned of further retaliation against China and accused Beijing of seeking to influence November midterms by targeting U.S. farmers and industrial workers in the escalating trade war.

Trump sent two tweets on Sept. 18 blaming China as both parties announced they would slap new tariffs on each other.

“China has openly stated that they are actively trying to impact and change our election by attacking our farmers, ranchers, and industrial workers because of their loyalty to me,” Trump wrote.

“What China does not understand is that these people are great patriots and fully understand that China has been taking advantage of the United States on trade for many years. They also know that I am the one that knows how to stop it,” he continued.

“There will be great and fast economic retaliation against China if our farmers, ranchers and/or industrial workers are targeted!”

The trade tension between the United States and China escalated as Trump announced on Sept. 17 that his administration would proceed with imposing tariffs on an additional $200 billion in Chinese goods. The tariffs are set to begin on Sept. 24 with a levy of 10 percent, before rising to 25 percent on Jan. 1 next year.

The second round of tariffs follows on tariffs of 25 percent on $50 billion in Chinese goods that Washington announced in June.

Trump also warned that if China retaliates against the U.S. farmers and other industries, he will impose tariffs on another $267 billion in Chinese imports.

In response, Beijing said on Sept. 18 it plans to retaliate with tariffs against $60 billion worth of American products.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-accuses-beijing-of-election-meddling-in-trade-war-warns-of-further-tariffs_2664776.html