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On 4/11/2025 at 9:04 PM, bannork said:

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing some American soldiers from Europe, which could affect Poland and Romania. Approximately 80,000 American soldiers are stationed in Europe, and the planned reduction would affect half of them.

However, reducing American forces in Europe would be a disastrous signal to Moscow, warns General Chris Cavoli, the commander of NATO forces in Europe.

In addition, The influential House Armed Services Committee, led by Chairman Michael Rogers, strongly opposes Trump's plans. The congressman firmly rejected reducing the number of American soldiers in Europe, and any potential withdrawal of the US from commanding NATO formations on the continent.

 Rogers stressed that U.S. leadership in NATO is essential to ensure armed American forces, including US nuclear weapons, always remained under U.S. command.  

In addition, The Armed Services Committee said a cut back in the number of American troops stationed in Europe might be seen as a falling-off of US commitment to protecting its allies.

Trump's troop pullback plan sparks congressional backlash

 

Oh no, more 'Russia fearporn', Putin have been in charge fro 20yrs, he could have invaded whenever he wanted, he didn't, switch off the media

3 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said:

https://apple.news/AxIquKswUR4Kk-3qyLsNgag
 

Opinion: Trump is deciding the fate of billions with demonic frivolity

The President's "reciprocal” tariffs were the fruit of an unembarrassed amateurism

•in the minds of the anti Trumpers.

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Answer to the song's question -- doomed unless he can be removed ASAP. 

Yeah the Aussies get it for sure. As the Aussie PM has said the U.S. can't be jrelied on anymore and it's actions aren't those of a friend. 

But remember -- zero tariffs on Russia, Belarus, and NK. 

He doesn't get removed because you don't him, you all had the chance to stop him on November the 5th, but more voted for Trump and you guys lost,  the democrats & media must be gutted they couldn't use monkey pox to their advantage this time and push for mass unverified ballots like 2020, they could have produced those millions of extra over night votes needed

4 hours ago, rough diamond said:

It seems as if he has now created a new Barnum & Bailey Circus!

Nobody now knows what the US trade policies are, assuming they have any, anymore!

How any business with dealings with the US can make even short term plans, never mind long term ones, during this self inflicted turmoil, is beyond belief.

 

No, its you derangement sufferers that are in perpetual turmoil from the constatnt bull and negatively you read on the mainstream media. Most of you have acted the same daily for the last 9yrs.

75 countries looking to negotiate the tariffs, lets see what that brings.

16 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Amother Trump hate madness Topoc.

This one is grasping at straws too.

Imagine being so mentally obsessed with a guy (who isn't Even the leader of your own country) that you have nothing better to do on sonkran than start a thread about his education

30 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Everyone is poorer, even the billionaires. The number one lost service is legal due process. There are also many agencies also disabled by Musk and his cyber-vandals.

Stock rise and fall, any one that's an investor knows this, its part of the game. If they're smart they will buy now.

I bet any money it won't be reported when the markets rise

21 minutes ago, jvs said:

Nothing to do with tariffs,he got reeled in by his billionaire friends (bosses) and as a good little puppy he immediately

did as he is told.

Good boy Donny!

He was so confident about saying the US does not need anything from any other country.

I am against any kind of non negotiated tariffs.

 

 

Totally fictitious, completely made up in your anti trump head.

9 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Can I recommend you switch over to Fox News. They are still on about him daily.

 

Trump was claiming credit. It didn’t last long and is down 5% since he took office.

 

Give it a couple of months, the tariff taxes have only just been applied.

Fox.... so 1 channel as opposed to the entire left bias MSM attacking Trump.

Its dropped 5% now, but what % did it rise when he won?

So hysterical 'sky fall' posts about price increases when tariff negotiations are only just beginning...

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/bets-trump-20-winners-losers-whip-up-markets-2024-11-06/

On 4/11/2025 at 6:18 PM, Gsxrnz said:

So this guy gets unsolicited emails from a Republican senator's office (probably espousing foul right-wing ideology about there only being two genders, or taking pornography out of schools, or seeking a donation), and this nut job decides that offing the entire Senate is the solution.

 

I wonder what his forum handle is? 

 

 

It says the guy is 53.... that's counts a lot of the anti trumpets here by 20yrs😃

On 4/11/2025 at 6:05 PM, ukrules said:

 

There's a lot of that about recently, I note that this Senator is a Republican which tells us a lot about the unhinged one making the threats.

I just saw this clip from Tim pool.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GJRPxwXxQ/

18 minutes ago, jvs said:

Another cave in by the great art of the deal man!

Just wait a few more weeks (or days or hours) and he will cave on others to.

Winning!

So everyone bitched & cried about the tariffs when they were put on, he reversed some and 'he caved'... so you want the tariff or not.... or as I expect you will slag him off no matter what he does.

On 4/10/2025 at 11:36 AM, Gottfrid said:

No, you think he is.

And you 'think' he isnt

18 hours ago, pomchop said:

So the trillions still down is no big deal...unless a part of those trillions were your life savings?  Nothing hysterical about being concerned with massive losses over the past few weeks...it's called reality something like facts that maga seems to avoid at all costs.

Its the stock market, it rises and falls. You were all pretty silent when it gained after he won the election on the 5th Nov, and again 20th Jan, with bitcion passing 100k.

At the end of the day you guys will never give him any credit no matter what

On 4/10/2025 at 6:35 AM, Social Media said:

 

Wall Street Rebounds Sharply as Trump Softens Tariff Stance

 

U.S. stocks experienced a dramatic rebound after President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a reversal on steep tariff hikes, choosing instead to implement a 10% universal import tax. The announcement sparked a surge across financial markets, marking one of the biggest rallies in recent years.

 

The decision comes just a day after new tariffs had taken effect, targeting key U.S. trade partners including Vietnam, which had been hit with a sharp 46% levy. These measures, unveiled by Trump the previous week, were broader and more severe than expected, triggering a steep selloff in equities and a wave of recession fears both domestically and abroad.

 

In a significant shift, the White House stated that higher tariffs would be paused for countries open to negotiation. However, Trump maintained a hard line on China, stating that tariffs on Chinese goods would rise “effective immediately” to at least 125%.

 

 

The market responded with enthusiasm. The S&P 500 soared 9.5%, notching its largest single-day gain since the 2008 financial crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 7.8%, while the Nasdaq surged over 12%. Companies heavily reliant on Asian manufacturing, such as Nike and Apple, saw notable gains of 11% and 15% respectively.

 

The market’s dramatic turnaround followed days of intense volatility. Prior to Trump’s pivot, fears of an economic downturn had spilled over into the bond market, with investors dumping U.S. government debt in anticipation of a prolonged trade war.

 

“Although President Donald Trump was able to resist the stock market sell-off, once the bond market began to weaken too, it was only a matter of time before he folded,” said Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics.

 

Ashworth suggested that the president’s retreat reflects a return to his original campaign promise of a broad 10% tariff across the board, but warned that resolving tensions with China will be a lengthy process. “It is difficult to see either side backing down in the next few days,” he said. “But we suspect that talks will eventually happen, although a full rollback of all the additional tariffs applied since Inauguration Day appear unlikely.”

 

Despite the day’s bullish rally, major indexes remained below pre-tariff levels. The S&P 500 was still down about 3% from last week and over 8% year-to-date. Tariffs on Chinese goods continue to loom large over the economy, with China accounting for more than $400 billion in U.S. imports last year, including 60% of footwear and 36% of apparel, according to the American Apparel and Footwear Association.

 

Prior to the policy shift, the National Retail Federation had warned that shipping traffic through U.S. ports could fall 20% in May compared to the previous year.

 

Following his announcement, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with China and floated the possibility of granting tariff exemptions to certain companies, an approach that contrasts with his previously hardline stance. “I saw last night where people were getting a little queasy,” Trump said, acknowledging market unease while reiterating his intent to maintain tariffs on sectors such as autos, steel, aluminium, and possibly pharmaceuticals and lumber.

 

Political pressure is believed to have played a role in Trump’s sudden change of course. Influential backers like Tesla’s Elon Musk, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had urged the president to reconsider his tariff strategy.

 

The about-face even surprised major financial institutions. Just before Trump’s announcement, Goldman Sachs released a report warning of a potential recession due to escalating tariffs. Mere hours later, the bank revised its outlook, still predicting minimal economic growth for the year and putting the chances of recession at 45%, despite the softened policy.

 

Ackman, who had previously called for a 90-day tariff moratorium, praised the president’s decision. “Thank you on behalf of all Americans,” he wrote on social media.

 

Based on a report by BBC  2025-04-10

 

 

Oh look, so after all the hysterical Pearl clutching  threads over the 'trillions lost' on the stock market.... its risen....😃

when will you lot stop over reacting at every single thing you read on the news, 

14 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 Posted in a thread that questions IDF/ Israel 

This isn't a mainstream news channel

30 minutes ago, riclag said:

That be this: The Dem party of the KKK,

the assassin cult & Terrorist cult.

Summer is coming ,peaceful chaotic  protests by day and riots, arson by night.

 

They/ Them can almost guarantee slap on the wrist punishment in blue states!

 

Violent attacks from anti-Musk, anti-Trump protesters plague nation, compel GOP lawmakers to take precautions

'ICE = KKK': New Mexico's GOP headquarters firebombed, vandalized over weekend

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/violent-attacks-from-anti-musk-anti-trump-protesters-plague-nation-compel-gop-lawmakers-take-precautions

I notice none of the Dems, media or news anchors have spoken out with regards to the attacks on Tesla. Tim Walz nearly jizzing  himself over stocks dropoing.

Protests and Violence  paid for by The DNC and Soros linked NGOs no doubt

1 hour ago, CallumWK said:

 

Thanks for confirming that in the YEARS it will take to build factories there will be pain for the US population.

What about all those jobs that have been lost in the US to overseas manufacturing?

So,  Just forget about trying to make things better, leave everything as it is