Exactly. If the USA wanted for go after Russia, they could have used other tools, ones that not other countries have agreed to use as freely. It was such an incredibly shortsighted move. Or, something that could be perceived as a desperate move. Since is not as if the USA is or was short on other options.

Any country with common sense would look at that action and be weary. If I was a world leader, I would be. I would certainly look at what my other choices in trade are or could be, if just in case. A direct or proxy war is not even needed, perhaps just a geopolitical or bad trade dispute could fuck your economy if the Bald Eagle decides to cut you off. It is just too high a risk to ignore.