Second ('Third') Trump Presidency Thread

[sturg33]

I've explained above why we're doing this.

If we can get our products into foreign markets at a reasonable price it's worth a trade war.

Europe looks to be ready to talk.

Talk about what?

Reducing tarrifs from 2% to 1%?

 

[thethe]

Effective rates in total exports is such a stupid way of looking at it. Whole industries are blocked.

 

[chop2chip]

Effective rates in total exports is such a stupid way of looking at it. Whole industries are blocked.

What needs to change in our trade agreement with Europe that would satisfy you?

 

[thethe]

What needs to change in our trade agreement with Europe that would satisfy you?

Take down all barriers one of which are tariffs. All free nations should have free trade with one another.

Then also pay for the US defense.

Seems reasonable no?

Or do you fall for the propaganda of “2%”?

 

[thethe]

And of course aces likes the post which is incredibly misleading. Clowns pretending to be knowledgeable.

 

[Garmel]

Talk about what?

Reducing tarrifs from 2% to 1%?

To actually reduce their VAT.

Keep being uninformed, bud.

 

[sturg33]

To actually reduce their VAT.

Keep being uninformed, bud.

They're gonna reduce their VAT because we added a tax on our citizens to buy their stuff?

 

[thethe]

I’m learning more and more that many of the free trade activists don’t actually understand trade or how restrictive other countries are ok US businesses

 

[sturg33]

And of course aces likes the post which is incredibly misleading. Clowns pretending to be knowledgeable.

That really was ridiculous of aces

 

[sturg33]

I’m learning more and more that many of the free trade activists don’t actually understand trade or how restrictive other countries are ok US businesses

Im learning that your solution to dumb countries hurting their economy is to become dumb ourselves and hurt ours

 

[thethe]

That really was ridiculous of aces

Ridiculous or just expected of two that don’t actually understand these things.

But tell me about the 2% more

 

[sturg33]

Im learning that your solution to dumb countries hurting their economy is to become dumb ourselves and hurt ours

Socialists always striving for equality. Best way to achieve is to kneecap the best to bring them down to the rest

 

[thethe]

Im learning that your solution to dumb countries hurting their economy is to become dumb ourselves and hurt ours

Oh you mean actually do something to change countries taking advantage of the US.

I’m aware you’re fine with the status quo

 

[sturg33]

Ridiculous or just expected of two that don’t actually understand these things.

But tell me about the 2% more

Whats the toaster industry tarrif rate?

 

[thethe]

Whats the toaster industry tarrif rate?

I’m aware when I out you for your ignorance this is your approach.

Tell me more about the 1-2%

 

[Garmel]

I’m learning more and more that many of the free trade activists don’t actually understand trade or how restrictive other countries are ok US businesses

This discussion reminds me of how Trump was in danger of losing Iowa.

 

[sturg33]

Oh you mean actually do something to change countries taking advantage of the US.

I’m aware you’re fine with the status quo

"Hey europe... your trade policy is really dumb and it needs to change. So we are going to copy what you're doing! No - actually we are gonna put the most random ass tarrifs in the world on you to equal trade deficits because we don't understand what a trade deficit means!"

 

[sturg33]

I’m aware when I out you for your ignorance this is your approach.

Tell me more about the 1-2%

We are not gonna lead in the world in toaster manufacturing if Europe is shutting that industry out

 

[thethe]

We are not gonna lead in the world in toaster manufacturing if Europe is shutting that industry out

2%

I know what I’m talking about!

 

[chop2chip]

Take down all barriers one of which are tariffs. All free nations should have free trade with one another.

Then also pay for the US defense.

Seems reasonable no?

Or do you fall for the propaganda of “2%”?

So zero tariffs
Increase defense spending

Okay okay… I’m onboard

What does non-trade barriers entail? Devil is in the details