Summary

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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    2 days ago

    Country that has been screwing every other country for 80 plus years accuses other countries of screwing it.

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      1 day ago

      80 years?! Quadruple that and you might have the real number. Every country within Africa, Asia, Central and South America, too many islands to count would like a word with you.

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            14 hours ago

            I said 80 plus years. US hegemony also didnt start really taking off until after WW2. Before that they mostly focused on native genocide and being horrible to the Mexicans.

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        It seems to be a cornerstone of conservatism.

        It’s like how PP up in Canada stubs his toe and blames Trudeau for it.