McDonald Island condemns tariffs.

[pknopp]

Well, no they didn't as no one actually lives there and there is no trade between them and anyone. One might think I post this to make fun of Trump, and while also true, it is done to show how little thought Trump actually puts into anything.

He can't take the time to actually research things and deal in facts. He simply swings wildly with little thought about how his actions affects anything.

Social media users were quick to point out, however, that the list included uninhabited islands and a territory where the only significant settlement was a U.S. military base.


Among them, the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands – an Australian territory and one of the most remote places on Earth – was slapped with a 10% “reciprocal tariff.”

The British Indian Ocean Territory was also slapped with a 10% reciprocal tariff, despite the fact that the only inhabitants of the islands are U.S.-U.K. military personnel and contractors, who occupy a Joint Military Facility in the territory.

Whoops! Trump Slaps Tariffs on Uninhabited Islands

It's one thing to do things differently but it's another to try and do it with a bunch of clueless amateurs.

 

[1srelluc]

Maybe the islands are the Hamburglar's hideout.

 

[pknopp]

Maybe the islands are the Hamburglar's hideout.

I never considered that. Terrorism.

 

[Votto]

Well, no they didn't as no one actually lives there and there is no trade between them and anyone. One might think I post this to make fun of Trump, and while also true, it is done to show how little thought Trump actually puts into anything.

He can't take the time to actually research things and deal in facts. He simply swings wildly with little thought about how his actions affects anything.

Social media users were quick to point out, however, that the list included uninhabited islands and a territory where the only significant settlement was a U.S. military base.


Among them, the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands – an Australian territory and one of the most remote places on Earth – was slapped with a 10% “reciprocal tariff.”

The British Indian Ocean Territory was also slapped with a 10% reciprocal tariff, despite the fact that the only inhabitants of the islands are U.S.-U.K. military personnel and contractors, who occupy a Joint Military Facility in the territory.

Whoops! Trump Slaps Tariffs on Uninhabited Islands

It's one thing to do things differently but it's another to try and do it with a bunch of clueless amateurs.

Does this mean there will be a tariff on Big Macs?

God help us all!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[citygator]

Another example of how reckless and amateurish this administration is. No one in the administration can communicate the strategy much less put out quality work.

 

[TNHarley]

LOL what a dumb ass.
He is so embarrassing.

 

[1srelluc]

Another example of how reckless and amateurish this administration is. No one in the administration can communicate the strategy much less put out quality work.

It will take some pain to unfuck what Biden (or whoever was running things) did.

I'm perfectly fine with the wrecking ball approach. I keeps dem assholes off guard and scrambling.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Another example of how reckless and amateurish this administration is. No one in the administration can communicate the strategy much less put out quality work.

How soon you forget about Biden's reckless administration.

 

[struth]

Well, no they didn't as no one actually lives there and there is no trade between them and anyone. One might think I post this to make fun of Trump, and while also true, it is done to show how little thought Trump actually puts into anything.

He can't take the time to actually research things and deal in facts. He simply swings wildly with little thought about how his actions affects anything.

Social media users were quick to point out, however, that the list included uninhabited islands and a territory where the only significant settlement was a U.S. military base.


Among them, the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands – an Australian territory and one of the most remote places on Earth – was slapped with a 10% “reciprocal tariff.”

The British Indian Ocean Territory was also slapped with a 10% reciprocal tariff, despite the fact that the only inhabitants of the islands are U.S.-U.K. military personnel and contractors, who occupy a Joint Military Facility in the territory.

Whoops! Trump Slaps Tariffs on Uninhabited Islands

It's one thing to do things differently but it's another to try and do it with a bunch of clueless amateurs.

As being part of the country of Austalia they are included in the tariffs against the entire country

 

[struth]

Another example of how reckless and amateurish this administration is. No one in the administration can communicate the strategy much less put out quality work.

The fact you don't understand the strategy behind reciprocal tariffs, is your own reckless idiotic intelligence. Not the Admins.

 

[citygator]

It will take some pain to unfuck what Biden (or whoever was running things) did.

I'm perfectly fine with the wrecking ball approach. I keeps dem assholes off guard and scrambling.

Listen to yourself. Because you dont like Biden's approach to something that you cant explain you are good with Donald Trump doing really stupid things. Its like Biden spilled some wine on your couch so you are OK with Trump burning down your house.

I am an executive at a consumer goods company. These Tariffs are devastating. Inflation will be huge. You will be unemployed if you arent already living on SS.

 

[citygator]

The fact you don't understand the strategy behind reciprocal tariffs, is your own reckless idiotic intelligence. Not the Admins.

Explain away my friend.

 

[struth]

Explain away my friend.

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The point of a recipitcal tariff is to get the other country with a tariff, to drop it.

 

[citygator]

The point of a recipitcal tariff is to get the other country with a tariff, to drop it.

Define reciprocal which you misspelled.

 

[Mac1958]

Another example of how reckless and amateurish this administration is. No one in the administration can communicate the strategy much less put out quality work.

They're convinced that they can act on impulse and aggression and figure it out as they go. Of course, that's how Trump has always operated. He lacks the capacity to understand anything at a larger scale, let alone the most dynamic economy on the planet.

 

[struth]

Define reciprocal which you misspelled.

What is Reciprocal Tariff? Definition of Reciprocal Tariff, Reciprocal Tariff Meaning - The Economic Times

A reciprocal tariff is a tax or trade limit that one country imposes on another as a reaction to similar measures from that country. The purpose of reciprocal tariffs is to maintain fairness in trade between countries.

economictimes.indiatimes.com

A reciprocal tariff is a tax or trade restriction that one country places on another in response to similar actions taken by that country. The idea behind reciprocal tariffs is to create balance in trade between nations. If one country raises tariffs on goods from another, the affected country might respond by imposing its own tariffs on imports from the first country. This response is meant to protect local businesses, preserve jobs, and fix trade imbalances.

 

[Mac1958]

I am an executive at a consumer goods company. These Tariffs are devastating. Inflation will be huge. You will be unemployed if you arent already living on SS.

Before I retired I had a client who was an executive at a national paint company. He walked me through his supply chain and how each element of it affected both price and supply of materials down the line. All the way down to the color mix of their label on their cans. It was incredible to listen to (if you're a business nerd).

There is no understanding of this by MAGA. Zero. And obviously that starts at the top.

 

[citygator]

A reciprocal tariff is a tax or trade restriction that one country places on another in response to similar actions taken by that country. The idea behind reciprocal tariffs is to create balance in trade between nations. If one country raises tariffs on goods from another, the affected country might respond by imposing its own tariffs on imports from the first country. This response is meant to protect local businesses, preserve jobs, and fix trade imbalances.

I highlighted the relevant text that these actions fail on.

 

[SeaMajor7]

ORANGE MAN BAD
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

[citygator]

ORANGE MAN BAD
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Stock market crashing Bad.

Dollar devaluation Bad.

Inflation Bad.

Recession Bad.

Orange man stupid.