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Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on the European Union, claiming the bloc was “formed to screw the United States.”

While details are pending, he suggested the levies would target cars and other imports. The EU, a major U.S. trading partner, has vowed immediate retaliation, with potential tariffs impacting $29.3 billion in exports.

French President Emmanuel Macron had attempted to dissuade Trump, urging focus on China instead.

Critics, including economists and conservative media, warn the tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 days ago

God it is going to be kind of delightful watching America get what it deserves over the next few years.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

Oh my gosh, this is so fucked up.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago

Do it you pussy! Come on! DO IT!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

I believe the German government holds the information about the loans/payments from Russia, through Cyprus, to Deutsche Bank and then to the orange stain. The EU is better prepared than the Government of Putin. Game on motherfuckers and the US consumers better be ready to buy shitty Russian built Lada's.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago

Not everything is about the US and certainly not about this Putin-loving fascist.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The USA was formed to screw Great Britain. What goes around comes around.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

The britains left and joined on their own will

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

God, I hate this fascist cunt.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Screw U orange shit4brains. You get what you give loser

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

China: the fuck did I do??

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

EWS. Existing while socialist. Doesn't matter if you believe they are or aren't, they use the word, they're a shaky ally at best, an outright enemy when any kind of hackles get raised

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Never thought the phrase "Critics, including [experts and/or politics], warn this may harm US economy" would ever be as sad and repetitive

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Do it already. Let's catalyst the revolution before I am too old to participate.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 day ago

To be fair, the EU has some pretty insane tariffs on everyone outside the EU.

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