But I thought Europe caved (?). European Union approves retaliatory tariffs on USA (April 9)

[Conservative from Georgia]

Used to, and I was excited as i heard rumors that Europe was caving to Trump’s demands about trade. Then this happened:

EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation

Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.

www.politico.eu

So much for caving.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

It's an interesting chess match

 

[Meister]

There is more to the story.

Members of the 27-country bloc repeated their preference for a negotiated deal to settle trade issues: “The EU considers U.S. tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides, as well as the global economy. The EU has stated its clear preference to find negotiated outcomes with the U.S., which would be balanced and mutually beneficial.”

The head of the EU’s executive commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has offered a zero-for-zero tariffs deal on industrial goods including cars. But Trump has said that’s not enough to satisfy U.S. concerns.

EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs - WTOP News

European Union member states have voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

wtop.com

I'm hoping that Trump would take the win and just move on.
Not sure what he's going for.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Used to, and I was excited as i heard rumors that Europe was caving to Trump’s demands about trade. Then this happened:

EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation

Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.

www.politico.eu

So much for caving.

0% on industrial products isnt caving.

0% on ALL products and the elimination of non-trade barriers and abuses is making a fair deal with their greatest military security ally.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Used to, and I was excited as i heard rumors that Europe was caving to Trump’s demands about trade. Then this happened:

EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation

Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.

www.politico.eu

So much for caving.

Well, Dimtard from Dunwoody, clean the wax out of your ears and maybe you will hear what is really going on....

 

[wamose]

Our military lays it on the line every day to keep our country on top. I don't think it's too much to ask civilians to sacrifice for the same reason. America needs to stick together and be strong. Whining pussies who can't handle a little adversity need to find a new country. This is a historic moment. Back your President.

 

[kyzr]

Our military lays it on the line every day to keep our country on top. I don't think it's too much to ask civilians to sacrifice for the same reason. America needs to stick together and be strong. Whining pussies who can't handle a little adversity need to find a new country. This is a historic moment. Back your President.

Biden had a $2T deficit, 9% inflation, and was choking the economy with "green" nonsense.

Trump is trying to fix the mess democrats have been bitching about forever.

We need to hang tough, level tariffs and trade, cut spending to the bone, and raise the top tax rate. That should stop the dollar decline, and help get some manufacturing back into the US. Trump added tariffs on pharmaceuticals this morning, that will piss even more people off.

 

[struth]

Used to, and I was excited as i heard rumors that Europe was caving to Trump’s demands about trade. Then this happened:

EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation

Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.

www.politico.eu

So much for caving.

This article says nothing new. Yes, they want to negotiate an outcome, but are prepared to issue more tariffs in response to our recipical tariffs.

 

[sealybobo]

It's an interesting chess match

Idiots!

 

[Edgetho]

The Markets haven't noticed.

I think it's just the usual barking and growling from Euro-Weenies but with no bite.

 

[sealybobo]

The Markets haven't noticed.

I think it's just the usual barking and growling from Euro-Weenies but with no bite.

A lot of smart people are worried you and Trump are just idiots. You don't worry about China, Mexico, Europe, Canada, Australia, etc. Why is that? Collectively they have more power than you think and we don't have as much as you think.

 

[sartre play]

Our military lays it on the line every day to keep our country on top. I don't think it's too much to ask civilians to sacrifice for the same reason. America needs to stick together and be strong. Whining pussies who can't handle a little adversity need to find a new country. This is a historic moment. Back your President.

You back when it looks best for our country. you point out the errors when it is not best for our country.
That's how bad mistakes have been made by both party's, Thinking political party or personality OVER country.

 

[westwall]

Idiots!

Yeah, we already know that about you.

Now be quiet.

 

[kyzr]

Trump paused tariffs, the stock markets are up big.

 

[sealybobo]

Yeah, we already know that about you.

Now be quiet.

Elon says Trump is wrong to be doing what he's doing.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said that Musk “doesn’t understand” the situation.

Musk fired back on Tuesday, calling Navarro “truly a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.”

If you agree with Trump here, you are truly a moron an dumber than a sack of bricks. I agree with Elon.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Used to, and I was excited as i heard rumors that Europe was caving to Trump’s demands about trade. Then this happened:

EU takes revenge on Trump’s tariffs as countries approve €20B+ retaliation

Brussels is now set to strike back against U.S. president’s steel and aluminum measures.

www.politico.eu

So much for caving.

We’ll see how long this goes

Glad to know who you’re rooting for

 

[g5000]

Our military lays it on the line every day to keep our country on top. I don't think it's too much to ask civilians to sacrifice for the same reason. America needs to stick together and be strong. Whining pussies who can't handle a little adversity need to find a new country. This is a historic moment. Back your President.

Trump created an imaginary crisis. That's his M.O., and you fall for it every time.

Now his imaginary crisis has led to a real one.

It astounds me how his cult can't see this.

You ever watch The Music Man? You should. Trump obviously got his inspiration from it.



TRUMP: Now, JD, I need some ideas if I'm going to get our country out of the serious trouble it's in.

VANCE: America ain't in any trouble.

TRUMP: We're gonna have to create some. Must create a desperate need in America to be great again.

 

[Rawley]

There is more to the story.

Members of the 27-country bloc repeated their preference for a negotiated deal to settle trade issues: “The EU considers U.S. tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides, as well as the global economy. The EU has stated its clear preference to find negotiated outcomes with the U.S., which would be balanced and mutually beneficial.”

The head of the EU’s executive commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has offered a zero-for-zero tariffs deal on industrial goods including cars. But Trump has said that’s not enough to satisfy U.S. concerns.

EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs - WTOP News

European Union member states have voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

wtop.com

I'm hoping that Trump would take the win and just move on.
Not sure what he's going for.

Most of the countries have other barriers to trade that are not tariff related.

 

[sealybobo]

We’ll see how long this goes

Glad to know who you’re rooting for

Even when Biden was winning, you said he wasn't. So sorry that we are laughing that Trump is doing exactly what he said Kamala would cause if she won. A freakin global recession.

I hear Trump is starting to back down. Now he's only going to go to war with China. China, a country who owns 95% of all the cargo ships in the world Real smart Don.

 

[wamose]

Trump did what he had to do, now it's up to the American people who aren't totally pro-oligarch to back his play. Success or failure is up to the American people at this point.