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=== Foreign Policy and Trade ===
Brown's stance on foreign relations and interventionism has often been described as "fluctuating," and is difficult to pin down. Although, particularly early in his career, Brown took a highly nationalistic stance on foreign policy issues—at times supporting steep tariffs on imports from socialist, communist, and rival nations to protect nascent industries—he has generally rejected the long-term viability of trade wars. In recent years, Brown has found himself in the minority, even among fellow Conservatives, in opposing tariffs on [[Xiomera]], given their recent belligerence towards neighboring nations. 

Brown summarized his ardent support for military intervention abroad in a 2020 interview, declaring that, "[The Maximusian Republic] reserves the right to intervene for any reason, anywhere, anytime [her] interests are threatened." Many pundits have suggested that Brown's hawkish attitude represents the most pro-interventionist stance of any Maximusian president since the early [[Jean Paterson|Paterson administration]]. However, Brown did later caveat his cavalier assertion, vowing to not contribute troops to a foreign conflict unless overwhelming public support for the war existed. Over the course of his eight year presidency, Brown authorized military operations in two foreign states, [[Lauchenoiria]] (2018) and [[Vulkaria]] (2020), both times alongside international coalitions comprised of allies.