What if Thailand follows Viet Nam and asks to eliminate tariffs? 

I think that people globally were already angry with America since the Biden's sanctions against Russia,  that created global inflation and shortages, as there was no more cheap russian energy in Europe and within the foolish EU countries that applied the sanctions of Biden.

 

All this to say that Trump's actions may piss off the regular leftist woke types but definately not a majority of people who were just fed up with what the previous US administration had done. IMHO. Sorry, no means to offence anybody. 🙏

23 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Cute that you believe the world trusted you. 

 

 

 what you say carries no weight. What does carry weight is that foreigners trusted the US and its rule of law enough to own $10,000,000,000,000 of Treasury securities and fund 30% of the US deficit.

 

That may well end. Investment in US private capital markets might also slow or end.

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

 

Last time I checked I didn't need the trust of the people bending me over and sticking it in dry.

I suspect that's all the action you get, so don't offend.

 

The US economy has been going gangbusters since 2021, until now. That has been in spite of the growing debt, because foreigners had chosen to fund 30% of it and allow America to live above its means. MAGAs are incapable of understanding capital flows, and are susceptible to the sayings of an abject idiot, a guy who failed his entire life, despite his dad's money, until a producer made him a Game Show Host.

 

Not a good idea to alienate one's paymasters. The clown has done that now.

 

If the US has to pay its own way in the world, what do you think rates would be? How much growth? Rates are set on the margin. 30% is much more than the margin. Rates would soar, or the Fed would have to print 24/7, causing inflation.

5 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

I suspect that's all the action you get, so don't offend.

 

The US economy has been going gangbusters since 2021, until now. That has been in spite of the growing debt, because foreigners had chosen to fund 30% of it and allow America to live above its means. MAGAs are incapable of understanding capital flows, and are susceptible to the sayings of an abject idiot, a guy who failed his entire life, despite his dad's money, until a producer made him a Game Show Host.

 

Not a good idea to alienate one's paymasters. The clown has done that now.

 

If the US has to pay its own way in the world, what do you think rates would be? How much growth? Rates are set on the margin. 30% is much more than the margin. Rates would soar, or the Fed would have to print 24/7, causing inflation.

 

The USA is not far from going bankrupt if things don't change. What do you think happens when our debt is $50 trillion a few years from now? 

On 4/3/2025 at 1:55 AM, Jingthing said:

 

 

So the question I have which I don't know the answer yet of course -- will there be a negative impact on American expats in Thailand? As far as government policies targeting Americans specifically and/or a growing wave of anti-Americanism among Thai people? Expat Americans in Thailand -- you may like or not like Trump, but to non-Americans you are walking talking representatives of his incredibly toxic regime. 

Like you, the average Thai person is plugged into politics 24/7. 

13 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

 

The USA is not far from going bankrupt if things don't change. What do you think happens when our debt is $50 trillion a few years from now? 

 

This can be solved with Modern Monetary policy (MMT)

13 hours ago, Serenity_Now said:

how'd you tell an american expat from a European

 

 

European's are the ones always complaining about Thailand. 

1 hour ago, Walker88 said:

Since you're an absolute nobody, what you say carries no weight. What does carry weight is that foreigners trusted the US and its rule of law enough to own $10,000,000,000,000 of Treasury securities and fund 30% of the US deficit.

 

That may well end. Investment in US private capital markets might also slow or end.

 

See the problem is I know I'm nobody. Whereas you think you're some kind of big dick wagging around yelling and berating people from your misguided perch. 

 

I couldn't imagine living with all the negativity you harbour inside.

1 hour ago, Walker88 said:

I suspect that's all the action you get, so don't offend.

 

 

What a petty childish remark. 

Yeah , I got in a Tuk tuk yesterday and asked how much to Nana Plaza 

He said 100 Baht .

Then he asked me whether I was a Jewish LTGB person who posts on ASEANNOW and if so then the cost would be 100 Baht plus 37 % extra because of the USA tariffs .

   I said , No My name is Bob Smith and he quickly drove off .

I ended up walking to Nana Plaza 

On 4/3/2025 at 1:40 PM, Jingthing said:

You're wrong. This isn't about negotiating deals. This is Trump's ideology and he wants it to be permanent. Tariffs to replace taxes. Make the poorer Americans pay more and the rich ones pay less or nothing.

This is a bait and switch. 
If this had been openly explained that he was going to institute massive PAIN of most regular Americans, he would have had zero chance of being elected.

Wonder when DT's quote "bottom dweller voters" will start scratching their heads and think a little......😉 

9 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Actually, the clown is doing exactly what I said he would do....crash the stock market and the economy, and alienate our allies.

 

The US has lost the world's trust for a generation or more.

 

If the US was hit by another 9-11 right now, the best we would get from friends and allies is "thoughts and prayers", along with lots of laughter.

Absolute garbage. The stock market hasn't crashed, as you put it, like a 20% drop in a single day, or week!

Certainly the market has taken a beating, but this was to be expected!

Countries are already starting to negotiate.

Canada, after hitting back with 25% tariffs on $107 billion in U.S. goods, is now at the table, per its industry ministry on April 4. Mexico, despite initial outrage, signaled talks after a 30-day tariff pause in March. India’s been negotiating since February—offering to cut tariffs on $23 billion in U.S. imports—aiming for a $500 billion trade deal by 2030. The EU’s trade chief is meeting U.S. officials today, April 5, balancing talks with $23 billion in planned countermeasures. Italy’s opting for no retaliation, Israel’s dropped all tariffs, and Argentina’s pushing to go zero-tariff, per posts on X and Reuters reports.

Even China, after its 34% counter-tariff on U.S. goods (effective April 10), is reportedly engaging, though it’s also tightening rare earth exports. Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, and Ireland have voiced readiness to negotiate too, per statements from their leaders and ministries since April 3. The U.S. stock drop—S&P 500 down 12% from February—shows the pressure’s real, and countries are moving fast to cut deals or offset losses.

6 hours ago, CANSIAM said:

Wonder when DT's quote "bottom dweller voters" will start scratching their heads and think a little......😉 

For most of the cult, that's wishing the impossible.

9 hours ago, Sigmund said:

I think that people globally were already angry with America since the Biden's sanctions against Russia,  that created global inflation and shortages, as there was no more cheap russian energy in Europe and within the foolish EU countries that applied the sanctions of Biden.

 

All this to say that Trump's actions may piss off the regular leftist woke types but definately not a majority of people who were just fed up with what the previous US administration had done. IMHO. Sorry, no means to offence anybody. 🙏

Better follow the news. Even the 'do your own research ' media are contradicting you.

20 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

The USA is not far from going bankrupt if things don't change. What do you think happens when our debt is $50 trillion a few years from now? 

And the best way to keep that from happening it to push for tax cuts?

9 minutes ago, placeholder said:

And the best way to keep that from happening it to push for tax cuts?

 

   Giving the people more money to spend will help the economy 

18 hours ago, CANSIAM said:

Wonder when DT's quote "bottom dweller voters" will start scratching their heads and think a little......😉 

 

   Losing touch with reality there .

Trump didn't call his supporters "bottom dwellers" 

59 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Giving the people more money to spend will help the economy 

But it will increase the debt. The Republicans have passed three big tax cuts. Every time with the promise that it would pay for itself. Every time it increased the debt. What this means is that Republicans aren't serious about curbing the debt.

22 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

What if Thailand follows Viet Nam and asks to eliminate tariffs? 

Do you think that's going to solve the so-called problem of imbalance of trade? That once tariffs are removed, the trade balance will equalize?

21 hours ago, nick supreme said:

 

European's are the ones always complaining about Thailand. 

Ironically, of the three expats who live in our neck of the woods, the one who never, ever, stops complaining about Thailand and the Thais is...the American!

14 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Losing touch with reality there .

Trump didn't call his supporters "bottom dwellers" 

Research it more on your laptop, a quote used once possibly more, and his mindset regarding Republican voters in general going back to 1998........  

1 minute ago, CANSIAM said:

Research it more on your laptop, a quote used once possibly more, and his mindset regarding Republican voters in general going back to 1998........  

 

   I did do a web research already and nothing showed up . 

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   I did do a web research already and nothing showed up . 

Congratulations on your narrow  January victory, I'm not saying you are a bottom dweller.........

2 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

Congratulations on your narrow  January victory, I'm not saying you are a bottom dweller.........

 

   I am not homosexual myself, but I am not bothered if anyone else is .

Other people sexiuality doesnt bother me at all 

13 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   I did do a web research already and nothing showed up . 

Well, trump used the term "basement dweller" regarding his supporters, so suggest you look a little harder......... 

PS. As far as I am aware, the term "bottom dweller" does not refer to homosexuality!!

Just now, xylophone said:

Well, trump used the term "basement dweller" regarding his supporters, so suggest you look a little harder......... 

PS. As far as I am aware, the term "bottom dweller" does not refer to homosexuality!!

 

  Oh, yes I do know that .

That was another of those claims by people who got sacked by Trump .

A woman claimed that Trump said it , after she had been fired by him .

   So, the claims are just a claim with no proof .

Could be false claims by a disgruntled ex employee .

There have been numerous of those claims of "Trump said" with no proof

18 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  Oh, yes I do know that .

That was another of those claims by people who got sacked by Trump .

A woman claimed that Trump said it , after she had been fired by him .

   So, the claims are just a claim with no proof .

Could be false claims by a disgruntled ex employee .

There have been numerous of those claims of "Trump said" with no proof

Well he did say that he likes "the poorly educated" which is almost as bad.........!!!!!! But keep looking for "basement dwellers" as he is so dumb that even he has no idea what will spill out of his mouth!

I doubt anyone here or in many countries in the world give a flying fk about what the US do so doubt there is much for Yank expats to worry about.

 

It is the Americans in America that are going to suffer the most, and looking at the amount of protests the US had yesterday in every state then I guess the Americans are more pee'd off with him than even the penguins are

3 minutes ago, PomPolo said:

I doubt anyone here or in many countries in the world give a flying fk about what the US do so doubt there is much for Yank expats to worry about.

 

It is the Americans in America that are going to suffer the most, and looking at the amount of protests the US had yesterday in every state then I guess the Americans are more pee'd off with him than even the penguins are

As more Americans begin feeling the effects of the tariffs look for protests to gain steam.

Conservatives and even Republicans are becoming vocal.  Members of Congress are being bombarded with complaints.  In fact some Republican senators are joining Democrats in introducing legislation to contain Trump.  If nothing is done I expect violent demonstrations will be next.