Trump’s Tariff Strategy: US can no longer act as the world's economic shock absorber

[newbee2022]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

It means that you have a vivid imagination.

Well, me and political experts. 👍

[zzaa09]

All of this is gonna backfire big time.

[newbee2022]

On 4/4/2025 at 8:51 AM, JonnyF said:

Trump is just doing what the rest of the world has done for decades.

 

The EU for example is probably the most protectionist bloc in history. But nobody complains about that. In fact, they celebrated it when Britain left the EU. Remainers rejoiced in how the EU was going to now tax all our exports to them. 

 

Thailand also puts massive tariffs on imports, often under the label of a "luxury tax". Anyone who likes to eat their favourite food brands from "back home" will be aware of that when they pay 2-3 times the price at the checkout. Try buying a Ford Mustang or a Harley in Bangkok.  

 

Even ordering simple things like motorcycle helmets from abroad I've been stung by huge import taxes here. 

 

But when Trump does it, everyone loses their marbles. 😄 

Reading your post I have no doubt who lost his marbles. It's not only Trump😂

[JonnyF]

Just now, newbee2022 said:

Reading your post I have no doubt who lost his marbles. It's not only Trump😂

 

Another poster who is unable to refute any of the points and therefore resorts to meaningless comments in an attempt to appear somewhat knowledgable.

 

Well done. 😄

[newbee2022]

5 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Another poster who is unable to refute any of the points and therefore resorts to meaningless comments in an attempt to appear somewhat knowledgable.

 

Well done. 😄

Better than to blast nonsense and to repeat Trump's gibberish.

Good day 🥱

[JackGats]

What enrages me about Trump's tariff ideology is its dishonesty and cherry-picking. Take Europe. It leaves out of equation the fact that Europe buys Google, Netflix, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon ... products, indeed even leaves those firms' profits untaxed. Europe is being "badly treated" by the US, not the reverse.

 

Not to mention regular racketeering by US courts aimed at crippling successful European companies with astronomical fines (Bayer/Monsanto, Deutsche Bank, BNP, BP ...). I'm sure the US courts will soon find a way to fine Airbus in order to protect killer airliner Boeing.

 

The disnonesty of it all!

[newbee2022]

18 hours ago, JonnyF said:

The EU complaining about tariffs and trade barriers? 😀

 

This is gold.

 

Ramp it up Donald. Don't blink.

What are you smoking??? He put tariffs on many countries but not Russia. Also:

Tariffs for a penguin's island?? Oh yeah, the penguins are exporting Guano, sure😂😂😂. 

 

[candide]

27 minutes ago, JackGats said:

What enrages me about Trump's tariff ideology is its dishonesty and cherry-picking. Take Europe. It leaves out of equation the fact that Europe buys Google, Netflix, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon ... products, indeed even leaves those firms' profits untaxed. Europe is being "badly treated" by the US, not the reverse.

 

Not to mention regular racketeering by US courts aimed at crippling successful European companies with astronomical fines (Bayer/Monsanto, Deutsche Bank, BNP, BP ...). I'm sure the US courts will soon find a way to fine Airbus in order to protect killer airliner Boeing.

 

The disnonesty of it all!

And there is no buy European act.

[kwilco]

8 hours ago, candide said:

And there is no buy European act.

that's not how it works ....they're called "tariffs" . Duh!