Trump's 'infinite bullets' boast meets America's ammunition shortage

Trump boasts of 'infinite bullets' as the US runs low on ammunition

Donald Trump's claim that the United States is in 'infinite bullets' mode clashes head-on with warnings from military experts. Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector, has said that the US will run out of ammunition reserves within weeks if it keeps up the current pace of bombing in the Middle East. The estimate, reported by outlets such as Economía Digital, points to a critical depletion of guided projectiles and missiles, just as the war between Israel and Iran enters its second week with massive bombardments.

The paradox of weapons production

While Trump sends messages of unlimited power, the data show that ammunition production cannot keep up. According to the cited analysis, US factories are working at full capacity, but consumption in the theater of operations far exceeds replacement capacity. The problem is not new: the war in Ukraine already exposed the fragility of defense supply chains. Now, with a possible front in Iran, the logistical collapse is accelerating.

Economic implications

The ammunition shortage is not just a military problem. It drives up the prices of defense contracts, fuels inflation in the industrial sector and strains public finances. If the US is forced to draw on strategic reserves or import from allies, the cost soars. In addition, geopolitical uncertainty pushes up the price of oil and gold, while markets price in an escalation that nobody controls.

The open question is whether Trump's bravado is a tactical bluff or a sign of detachment from logistical reality. What is certain is that, amid missiles and declarations, the real economy is suffering.