US Tariff War

[Gabriel]

"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand."
All the President's Men.
50 years on...

 

[ballbag]

Tariffs on Ukraine though, who are also in the same peace negotiations.

Make it make sense???

It only has to make enough sense to the cult that will never stop backing him. And so far I've not seen anything to suggest they have the capacity to think for themselves.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

It only has to make enough sense to the cult that will never stop backing him. And so far I've not seen anything to suggest they have the capacity to think for themselves.

Alarming, isn't it?

 

[ballbag]

Alarming, isn't it?

I have days where everything about this twat and all attached to him surprises me, and then days where its just the norm.

I'd hate to be over there now. Hope you're surviving!

 

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A Monument to Disruption? Moscow’s Mixed Feelings Towards Trump​

Solovyov further elaborated on his views, stating that “Trump destroyed the trust” while simultaneously weakening the American economy.

In a moment of sardonic humor, Solovyov remarked, “In reality, a monument should be erected to him,” adding, “This was a major blow to the system of capitalism.” He continued,”After the blow Trump delivered against the global economy and global capitalist economy,I think he deserves at least a Sutulov medal.”

The “Sutulov medal,” a Russian expression referencing a worthless award bestowed upon a servant by his master, highlights a prevailing theme in Russian state media: the perceived influence of Vladimir putin over Trump’s decisions. Every action by Trump that weakens the West and benefits Russia is often viewed through this lens.

Solovyov continued the satirical commentary, saying, “We have to award him something. A monument of him sitting on a horse or the title of an honorary economist—he has to get something.” He then addressed Trump directly, exclaiming, “To deliver this kind of a blow—well done, old man!”

Putin's TV Praises Trump's Tariff Policies – Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates

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‘Well Done, Old Man!’ Russian State TV Revels in Trump Having ‘Destroyed Trust’ in the Economy — Calls for a Monument to Be Built in His Honor

Even as some of his most loyal defenders jump ship, there is at least on constituency President Donald Trump can count on for support — Russian state media.

www.mediaite.com

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

A Monument to Disruption? Moscow’s Mixed Feelings Towards Trump​

Solovyov further elaborated on his views, stating that “Trump destroyed the trust” while simultaneously weakening the American economy.

In a moment of sardonic humor, Solovyov remarked, “In reality, a monument should be erected to him,” adding, “This was a major blow to the system of capitalism.” He continued,”After the blow Trump delivered against the global economy and global capitalist economy,I think he deserves at least a Sutulov medal.”

The “Sutulov medal,” a Russian expression referencing a worthless award bestowed upon a servant by his master, highlights a prevailing theme in Russian state media: the perceived influence of Vladimir putin over Trump’s decisions. Every action by Trump that weakens the West and benefits Russia is often viewed through this lens.

Solovyov continued the satirical commentary, saying, “We have to award him something. A monument of him sitting on a horse or the title of an honorary economist—he has to get something.” He then addressed Trump directly, exclaiming, “To deliver this kind of a blow—well done, old man!”

Putin's TV Praises Trump's Tariff Policies – Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates

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www.archyde.com

‘Well Done, Old Man!’ Russian State TV Revels in Trump Having ‘Destroyed Trust’ in the Economy — Calls for a Monument to Be Built in His Honor

Even as some of his most loyal defenders jump ship, there is at least on constituency President Donald Trump can count on for support — Russian state media.

www.mediaite.com

Solovyov is a fucking clown.

 

[Gabriel]

Trump doubling down. Another 50% on China unless it backs down by Wednesday. Can't imagine how Beijing and the markets will respond to that.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Trump doubling down. Another 50% on China unless it backs down by Wednesday. Can't imagine how Beijing and the markets will respond to that.

badly?

 

[Blue Maverick]

Trump doubling down. Another 50% on China unless it backs down by Wednesday. Can't imagine how Beijing and the markets will respond to that.

They’ll do the same, China won’t want to be seen as weak, this is the blink first moment, everyone else will see what happens and follow suit.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

They’ll do the same, China won’t want to be seen as weak, this is the blink first moment, everyone else will see what happens and follow suit.

I'd be more interested in seeing what alternative levers China has that may be more directed than an across-the-board tariff.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

I know this sounds naive, but what would the US do if all the countries followed the example of Land Rover and announced a pause of trade with them?

 

[Blue Maverick]

I'd be more interested in seeing what alternative levers China has that may be more directed than an across-the-board tariff.

Ye stop exporting certain items that could scupper manufacturing in the USA.

 

[bluemoon32]

Trump doubling down. Another 50% on China unless it backs down by Wednesday. Can't imagine how Beijing and the markets will respond to that.

Hope China tell him to fucking do one

 

[jimharri]

 

[ninjamonkey]

Says it all when the whole world is backing China on this.

China doesn't need to announce reciprocal tariffs and probably doesnt really want to, they'll know it will harm them and their people more than anything but I think at this point, it's not about the tariffs, it's somebody hitting back at trump and letting the clown know he doesn't get to rule the world. If China back down now it makes them look subservient. If any other country has the balls to make a stand, now would be the time to hit back, if the whole world reacts like China, trump cannot worm his way out of that.

Hope China double down on this and just carry on hitting them with reciprocal tariffs. Its the best way to cause some serious damage to trump. Its like a game of poker where Trumps ego will force him to keep raising the stakes on a weak hand to try and force China to fold, only he's betting with American citizens money not his own and the more he bets, the more nervous his cultists get. China don't have a strong hand either but have more chips to play with, they are confident he has nothing and are comfortable pushing him for now but they wont want to go all in themselves so it's a question of who folds first.

Americas economy will burn within weeks if he genuinely applies tariffs over 100%, once backstock has gone which will be weeks for the majority of things and the new prices are brought in to reflect the new cost, they'll be riots in every city across America. Most people will not be able to survive when the cost of practically everything has doubled overnight.

Americans need the Chinese trade for everything in their daily lives and they'll simply have to eat the costs on certain things whereas a lot of the US trade going to China is luxury stuff you can do without or find alternatives for and if they've got any sense, them along with the rest of the world will follow Canada's lead and boycott American goods where possible. Any reciprocal tariffs won't even matter if nobody is buying American products in the first place.

 

[SiMCFC]

I mean he had already lost his mind but this is just taking the piss. Why does he think he can just do whatever he wants with no come back from anyone? Bullying orange ****.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Mortgage rates being slashed as a positive out of this…

 

[robbieh]

As others have mentioned it will take ages for the US to pick up the slack if they stop imports. In such an uncertain situation who the hell will invest in all these new or rejigged industries. The US government? Doubt it as they want tax cuts.

I can see capital flowing out not in.

At which point the US economy tanks and as a last resort their military get involved.

 

[Blue Maverick]

At what point does it become a recession?
I see they are muting getting rid of non tariff barriers to placate him, so lowering our safety standards and letting their crap in, well that’s only going to end one way. If that’s what they want then all the products shoukd have massive stickers put on them saying exactly why they were banned and the consumer then decides.

 

[AustinBlue]

I know this sounds naive, but what would the US do if all the countries followed the example of Land Rover and announced a pause of trade with them?

it's not "the US" that matters.. the insider club of trump / musk / tech oligarchs won't mind that at all. they can personally make billions. Musk likes the fact that Audi and Land Rover aren't shipping cars to the USA. they want to break the system while they benefit personally and massively.