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| Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by RaySimran(op): 1:40pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky. If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S. 24 Likes 6 Shares
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| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by hisgrace090: 1:48pm On Mar 13, 2025*. Modified: 7:50pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Those who live in a glass house should never throw stone. Today, trump have awaken many sleeping dogs to torment his own people ignorantly. 91 Likes 11 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by cathodekazim: 1:51pm On Mar 13, 2025*. Modified: 3:22pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
And then European nations retaliate with their own 250% tariffs on U.S. goods. Who bears the brunt of this trade war? Certainly not the politicians making these decisions, but the everyday citizens who rely on these goods and services. Trump, in his usual fashion, seems to believe that the United States is immune to consequences—as if the global economy operates in a vacuum. He envisions a world where America dictates terms without repercussions, forgetting that international trade is a two-way street. What goes around always comes around. If the U.S. slaps excessive tariffs on other nations, those nations will respond in kind, and in the end, it's the consumers and businesses that suffer from rising prices and economic instability. But beyond Trump’s flawed approach, this escalating tariff war should serve as a wake-up call for all nations. Too many countries have built their economies on dependencies, relying on imports for essential goods rather than investing in self-sufficiency. This kind of over-reliance has made them vulnerable to the whims of global politics. Instead of constantly playing defense in trade wars, nations should focus on strengthening their industries, producing what they need, and reducing their dependence on any single country. The world needs balanced trade, not economic brinkmanship driven by ego. If leaders continue to treat international trade like a game of dominance, the people will continue to pay the price. 177 Likes 18 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Commentor: 1:56pm On Mar 13, 2025*. Modified: 3:43pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Trump has succeeded in demystifying the USA. Even Benin Republic go soon slam Trump with sanction and tariffs.  149 Likes 11 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Daddyk87(m): 1:59pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Very good. EU are parasite to USA. USA is the one protecting EU from mother Russia. We need a president like Trump. Who'll make Niger, chad, Benin, Togo, Ghana pay for every service we render this parasite neighbouring countries. From electricity, to seaport to food 28 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by RaySimran(op): 2:04pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Commentor: 18 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by smileyoo: 3:02pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Trump's second teure is proving to be a disaster to Americans and the civilized world, the earlier they impeach this werey president, the better for Americans and the peace of the world, because trump is currently behaving like a mad cow in an expensive shop, destroying expensive items unchecked. I believe the American system will soon throw him out of their system, if he continue in this direction. 37 Likes 7 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by TTPAAR(m): 3:10pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Trump against the world! 8 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Angelfrost(m): 3:10pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Yep... Operation alienate America from the rest of the universe. We will see if America can be an Island of its own. Such a vindictive man-child!  43 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by CodeTemplar: 3:10pm On Mar 13, 2025*. Modified: 5:35pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
The tariff war. Imagine all govt imposing hefty tariffs, the cost gets transferred to the final consumer(mostly citizens), then inflates the selling prices as well as adjust supply-demand dynamics. Tarrifs are indirect ways of milking consumers while pretending to hurt the sellers/manufacturers. Very lazy approach to sustainable productivity and growth. 23 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Ayoefa: 3:11pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
The village idiot is drunk. 25 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Emmy000seun(m): 3:11pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Not only item bro, even to develop your country and stop running to another's man Homeland... cathodekazim: 12 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Omoawoke(m): 3:13pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Death to Europe Europeans are the number one enemies of west Africans, after invading, colonizing and looting, they will do everything to frustrate west African countries to be free and unite… They deserve the worst things to hit them… 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Guestmale: 3:13pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
We are in tariff wartime 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Angelfrost(m): 3:13pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Commentor:Lol... Naija sef for follow South Africa run tariff level, but e be like say Bobo Chicago file still dey open for Pentagon. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by tammie24: 3:13pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
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| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Basicend: 3:14pm On Mar 13, 2025*. Modified: 3:38pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Trump is a man that wants to bully and fight the whole world. . But when it comes to Putin issues, he smiles and crawls like a toddler. When it comes to global economic power, trade and productivity, Russia is not even in the top 10. He is a cunning man. 24 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Omoawoke(m): 3:14pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
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| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by inoki247: 3:14pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Lol the Tariff will still be paid by your Citizens... Or you expect me to ship something to your country and not add the Tax and Tariff the Govt charge me for bringing my goods to ur country..... When the price of eggs skyrocket who's paying is it the govt or the citizens so keep adding tariff your citizens will still be the one to pay for the Tariff.... 16 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by NICOGRAVITY: 3:15pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
EU will be the loser. I have been in the wine business for a long time. US is the highest consumer of EU wine. America can survive without EU buying its Whisky. 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by YeyeGbami: 3:15pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Trade Wars! 1 Like |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by dalongjnr: 3:15pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Good. |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by jmoore(m): 3:15pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
America chose to destroy USA when they voted for Trump despite his obvious signs of stupidity. Democracy in the hands of dumb majority is a recipe for disaster. 23 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Nwaikpe: 3:16pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
cathodekazim:You only have a Nursery school textbook of what Christian America is. You are still among those with the brain that tells them that muslim Iran or Yemen, can fight Christian America or Jewish Israel. 4 Likes |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Tellmeastory: 3:16pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
smileyoo:At this point only a military coup can save that country from the monster called Trump. If left to rule for the next 4 years, America will be poorer than India, because that man is there to destroy that country. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by AOB1: 3:16pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Werey 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Nwaikpe: 3:16pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Ayoefa:Name one muslim country that is 1/20 as good as Christian America under Christian Trump |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Nwaikpe: 3:16pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
jmoore:If you can show me one muslim nation with a president 1/10 as good as Trump, then I will take you seriously. If not, you are the normal muslim clown that will hustle to go to America and then wish America becomes the dirt your your religion made out of your country. 4 Likes |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by NICOGRAVITY: 3:16pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
I like Trump's system of leadership. Don't DUMP on my country. America has the market and the population and TRUMP understands it very well. 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by DMCY: 3:17pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
He who pays the piper calls the tune… |
| Re: Trump Vows To Retaliate EU 50% Tariff, Calls Union 'Most Hostile In The World" by Jagabanbattle: 3:17pm On Mar 13, 2025 |
Trump my Nigga. EU without USA is another Africa Union 8 Likes 1 Share |
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