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I just wrote that Trump is unpredictable. He has paused all tariffs for 90 days to all countries except to China. Which he has upped to 125%. [b]Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable. Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non Monetary Tariffs, and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter![/b] EU Komisar was in talks with China coordinating a response, let's see how that works. |
Ibime:Never compare Saudi bombing with America or Israeli.If America decides to bomb you , better say your last. https://www.axios.com/2025/03/30/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-bombing If they don't agree to a deal their nuclear facilities might go up in flames At this time the Iranians 4 S-300 defence systems were taken out by Israel ,so Iran is pretty vulnerable. The good thing about Trump is he is unpredictable, noone is sure what he will do next while he is offering you a way out For instance noone thought he would up the tarriffs in China to 104%. Shark Tank” star and investor Kevin O’Leary says President Trump’s tariffs on China aren’t high enough and calls for a 400% tariff on the country. “It’s time to squeeze Chinese heads into the wall " |
IjeBos:Gaslighting again. The deep state is the entrenched bureaucracy that runs DC. The Federal agencies, the judiciary. I can also throw in the bankers and the Rothchilds to make you feel good |
Ibime:Houthis who spend 25% of their water growing Khat are just religious zealots fighting a religious war. Against the Saudis uta a 1400 war between the Shia and Sunni . Iran also fighting for supremacy attacks Saudi using the Houthi. When both Sunni and Shia are not fighting each other , they go for other religions.. A Houthi soldier who is killed by Americans is a martyr. Accorded high honours by their society Iran is the head of the snake, Reagan bombed Iran and they dindu nothing |
IjeBos:You can blame inflation, but how many people work more than one job to make ends meet. What percentage of Americans actually save money? |
ObaIgwe1:Trump already has a position about reversing the trade imbalances. That's why voters went for him. His close team if advisors are people Scott Bessent, nominated as Treasury Secretary, is a hedge fund manager whose wealth is estimated in the hundreds of millions, though some reports suggest he may be a billionaire. His exact net worth is unclear due to limited public disclosure, but his financial success is well-documented. Howard Lutnick, nominated as Commerce Secretary, is the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, with an estimated net worth of around $2 billion. Elon Musk, co-heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is the world’s richest person, with a net worth exceeding $400 billion as of late 2024, driven by his stakes in Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures. Vivek Ramaswamy, also co-heading DOGE, is a biotech entrepreneur with a net worth of approximately $1.1 billion. Kelly Loeffler, nominated to lead the Small Business Administration, has a combined net worth with her husband, Jeffrey Sprecher, estimated at over $1 billion. Paul Atkins, nominated as SEC Chair, is reported to have a net worth of at least $1 billion, largely tied to his family wealth and business interests These are people who had "a meeting of the minds " with Trump. Not just employees working to please the master because they already have mortgages. Feel free to withdraw your assertions. |
descarado:If you can make those three things , you can manufacture a whole lot more stuff. Means you have n established iron, steel and aluminum industry. |
Ibime:There were days a single working parent would raise their children, educate them,buy a house and retire in comfort. How many are in gainful employment, not needing 2 or 3 jobs to pay their bills. |
feedthenation:I was responding to your earlier insinuation of Putin being Trump puppeteer. As for the ceasefire Trump is currently preoccupied in "crashing the US economy, stopping Social Security, , enriching the billionire class, delegatibg to co president Elon Musk ,disregarding court orders ,etc" . Putin I think has smelt the blood -Zelensky is not getting much aid, before they agree to talks he probably will have annexed every inch he needs. Why go for a ceasefire when you are on the roll. My thoughts. |
Leaked documents show that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is a part of Maduro efforts to destabilize the American society .Cartel members have links to the highest authorities and have some paramilitary training. https://www.emerald.tv/p/did-venezuela-invade-america-in-secret IOW they part of a government supported invasion force |
descarado:My top list of items we should ban importing is nuts, bolts and ball bearings. |
China imposed 84% tariffs on US imports in retaliation. Don't think Trump is backing down Suggestions he removes Chinese companies from Wall Street listing. " I think it’s unfortunate that the Chinese actually don’t want to come and negotiate, because they are the worst offenders in the international trading system,” Bessent EU voted to retaliate on $25B with if imports from America. |
raumdeuter:I wholeheartedly support Trump effort to slay the Panda Dragon. Don't know how they did it ,many African countries import everything from toothpicks,matchboxes,needles, children toys,pencils etc from China |
feedthenation:Poor attempt from you at Trump is Putin's bitch There are sanctions on Russia already no trade as such apart from contracts such as NASA space missions and Nuclear Fuels. Here is a list of tariffs to countries affected https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1909810890284908985 [b] unusual_whales @unusual_whales BREAKING: World wide US tariffs start in 30 minutes. Here is the full list: China - 104 Lesotho - 50 Cambodia - 49 Laos - 48 Madagascar - 47 Vietnam - 46 Myanmar - 44 Sri Lanka - 44 Falkland Islands - 41 Syria - 41 Mauritius - 40 Iraq - 39 Guyana - 38 Bangladesh - 37 Botswana - 37 Liechtenstein - 37 Serbia - 37 Thailand - 36 Bosnia and Herzegovina - 35 North Macedonia - 33 Angola - 32 Fiji - 32 Indonesia - 32 Taiwan - 32 Libya - 31 Moldova - 31 Switzerland - 31 Algeria - 30 Nauru - 30 South Africa - 30 Pakistan - 29 Tunisia - 28 Kazakhstan - 27 India - 26 South Korea - 25 Brunei - 24 Japan - 24 Malaysia - 24 Vanuatu - 22 Côte d’Ivoire - 21 Namibia - 21 European Union - 20 Jordan - 20 Nicaragua - 18 Zimbabwe - 18 Israel - 17 Malawi - 17 Philippines - 17 Zambia - 17 Mozambique - 16 Norway - 15 Venezuela - 15 Nigeria - 14 Chad - 13 Equatorial Guinea - 13 Cameroon - 11 Democratic Republic of the Congo - 11 Afghanistan - 10 Albania - 10 Andorra - 10 Anguilla - 10 Antigua and Barbuda - 10 Argentina - 10 Armenia - 10 Aruba - 10 Australia - 10 Azerbaijan - 10 Bahamas - 10 Bahrain - 10 Barbados - 10 Belize - 10 Benin - 10 Bermuda - 10 Bhutan - 10 Bolivia - 10 Brazil - 10 British Indian Ocean Territory - 10 British Virgin Islands - 10 Burundi - 10 Cabo Verde - 10 Cayman Islands - 10 Central African Republic - 10 Chile - 10 Christmas Island - 10 Cocos (Keeling) Islands - 10 Colombia - 10 Comoros - 10 Cook Islands - 10 Costa Rica - 10 Curaçao - 10 Djibouti - 10 Dominica - 10 Dominican Republic - 10 Ecuador - 10 Egypt - 10 El Salvador - 10 Eritrea - 10 Eswatini - 10 Ethiopia - 10 French Guiana - 10 French Polynesia - 10 Gabon - 10 Gambia - 10 Georgia - 10 Ghana - 10 Gibraltar - 10 Grenada - 10 Guadeloupe - 10 Guatemala - 10 Guinea - 10 Guinea-Bissau - 10 Haiti - 10 Heard and McDonald Islands - 10 Honduras - 10 Iceland - 10 Iran - 10 Jamaica - 10 Kenya - 10 Kiribati - 10 Kosovo - 10 Kuwait - 10 Kyrgyzstan - 10 Lebanon - 10 Liberia - 10 Maldives - 10 Mali - 10 Marshall Islands - 10 Martinique - 10 Mauritania - 10 Mayotte - 10 Micronesia - 10 Monaco - 10 Mongolia - 10 Montenegro - 10 Montserrat - 10 Morocco - 10 Nepal - 10 New Zealand - 10 Niger - 10 Norfolk Island - 10 Oman - 10 Panama - 10 Papua New Guinea - 10 Paraguay - 10 Peru - 10 Qatar - 10 Republic of the Congo - 10 Réunion - 10 Rwanda - 10 Saint Helena - 10 Saint Kitts and Nevis - 10 Saint Lucia - 10 Saint Pierre and Miquelon - 10 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 10 Samoa - 10 San Marino - 10 São Tomé and Príncipe - 10 Saudi Arabia - 10 Senegal - 10 Sierra Leone - 10 Singapore - 10 Sint Maarten - 10 Solomon Islands - 10 South Sudan - 10 Sudan - 10 Suriname - 10 Svalbard and Jan Mayen - 10 Tajikistan - 10 Tanzania - 10 Timor-Leste - 10 Togo - 10 Tokelau - 10 Tonga - 10 Trinidad and Tobago - 10 Turkey - 10 Turkmenistan - 10 Turks and Caicos Islands - 10 Tuvalu - 10 Uganda - 10 Ukraine - 10 United Arab Emirates - 10 United Kingdom - 10 Uruguay - 10 Uzbekistan - 10 Yemen - 10[/b] |
feedthenation:I see Atlantic council and replied to you instead if oorning the link. What do you notice from these honorary Atlantis Council list. Honorary Directors |
feedthenation:So China devalues the Yuan. Its products become cheaper to export. Chinese economy takes to the stratosphere Problem solved. That suggestion could you an honorary PhD. Spread it. |
GloriousGbola:China tariffs are at 104% today. Apple flew in 5 cargo planes before the tariffs kicked in. Will be a protracted war. As I've noted elsewhere, Japan and Korea will be the first to hold trade talks with Trump admin. China cancelled 185 Boeing orders (around $10-12B) in favour of their commercial airline supplier COMAC though most of it was largely Boeing. Trump wasn't happy about that |
feedthenation:You didn't see the list The island of penguins was also included . China is not calling, it's breathing fire and brimstone over it's legitimate right to access America market. Do you live in a bunker? "I want to emphasize that there is no winner in a trade war, and China does not want a trade war, but the Chinese government will by no means sit by when the legitimate rights and interests of its people are being hurt and deprived," said an official with the ministry........ ......China hopes the United States will immediately remove its unilateral imposition of tariffs, and work with China to strengthen dialogue, manage differences, and promote cooperation.......that it is a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying for the United States to take tariffs as a weapon of exerting maximum pressure and pursuing self-interest |
cococandy:Bills always have good intentions, many have hidden clauses. You can lose custody of your child if you refuse to accept their feelings that they are in a different body. HB25-1312. This bill enshrines that if you are having a custody dispute and your child is suffering from gender identity delusions, not affirming those delusions are considered child abuse and grounds for losing custody.” Insurers must cover gender transitions .. including for children. What could go wrong? HB25-1309, requires that all health insurance plans sold in the state cover medical gender transition interventions Taxpayers should fund abortions. Noone should be forced to fund abortions.. SB25-183, which requires taxpayers to fund abortionsThe bill repeals a constitutional amendment that prohibited the use of taxpayer dollars on abortions and adds one, recognizing the right to an abortion and prohibiting Colorado state and local governments from denying, impeding, or discriminating against the exercise of that right, including prohibiting health insurance companies from excluding coverage for abortion, If you are OK with that ,well and good. |
Trump is milking liberation day fir all it's worth . Over 70 countries have called scheduling for negotiations Bessent notes at the request of President Trump, all administration officials were to pull back from commentary following the “liberation day” tariff announcement. The objective was to give all nations’ time to absorb the impact while reducing the reverberation noise. After a few days, President Trump then began to assess the inbound communication from various country leaders and their request for renegotiation. The priority schedule permits the honest trade allies to come first in the que to the office of U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer, as approved by President Trump. The first two countries to get listened to are. Japan Korea Not China , .not the EU. The agreements reached between Japan and Korea will set the baseline for any further dealsxeith other countries |
feedthenation:Can't edit. Don't forget that countries as Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka , Mexico and Canada have low tariffs to US market China has been exporting through these countries to America market, the 16% figure could be much much higher. |
feedthenation:That's roughly 15% of their global exports are to America. That's a huge chunk of money knowing that they sell high end stuff to the west. And crap to Africa. |
budaatum:From your link The former chancellor said getting rid of the non-dom rules would raise £2.7bn a year by 2028-29. Which was to be sent to Zelensky. |
feedthenation:Tesla is overvalued. And very many other stocks ,a correction is needed. Look at Theranos. Flagship product was a portable blood test machine using a few drops that could test for hundreds of different diseases and whatever .Not a single machine worked - they used to send specimens to other well equiped labs.Was worth $9B at one time ,with shareholders ranging from George Schultz ,Rupert Murdoch and Betsy Davos. Fanciful device that beat all science. When I first saw her in YouTube before the fall ,I suspected she was a scammer. |
The people's president. If he was for billionaires, he would not crater the stock market. I believe the wall street is overvalued, Tesla is not worth more than GM or Toyota. Amazon makes too much money from China. A stock market correction was badly overdue.
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feedthenation:I gather you would not want to know why Faucci got a presidential pardon. Personally I would want to know |
GloriousGbola:Boko Haram has Obama to thank for. I believe he thought he would make a difference to peace and good governance to Libya. Only that he didn't know that North Africa states can't live in a democracy, they need a benevolent dictator. At the same time Clinton buddies were after Gadaffi gold and Libya sovereign wealth fund Thanks Obama . For the mess in Libya. |
cococandy:OK But don't post lies. Okay? |
I've read before that the CCP released COVID during the World Military Games in China before the pandemic or first cases were ever reported. A bombshell report in 2022 was concealed by the Biden admin in order to preserve Faucci theories The number of United States athletes and staff who attended the 2019 World Military Games and became ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-like symptoms during or shortly after their return to the United States. Read the report by US military here (pdf). https://freebeacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2019-World-Military-Games-Report-1.pdf Faucci is modern day Dr Death and all his accomplishments should be wiped off history books |
He admits he wanted to kill Kavanaugh over Roe v Wade ruling. Rhetoric from democrats and the liberal left media definitely had something to do with his plans. That criminal Mangione , you should've seen the look on his face when the prosecution said it would be asking for a death penalty. The lies and hate from the left is a sure recipe for disaster.
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cococandy:You really have a bad attitude. Trump is out to wreck the economy, enrich the billionires, deport illegals. I have seen that he wants to tariff pharma imports. Productuon cost for a single dose was of covax Pfizer was $1.18 but govts the largest buyers were buying at $20 plus Health costs are largely the wages and research, many drugs would just cost pennies . He also wants to ban pharma advertising which sort of hooks people while buying off the media to never report negatively. Those are the actions of a fascist. |
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