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Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by gigabyte13: 6:20am On Apr 08, 2025
MrSly:
The military commander of China has spoken.
Have you heard USA threaten China with military actions.....huhhuh??
China no be Houthi rebel oooooo
USA sef no where their military craze end.
Na why Putin dey whine Trump since on the so called peace deal with Ukraine.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by lansha2006: 7:12am On Apr 08, 2025
Source please!
This is quite revealing.
Righteousness2:
The War of the Superpowers: Bombers and Tariffs

Anyone who analyzes Trump’s tariffs through the lens of "cost of living" or "the stock market" is deluding themselves. The world is changing. The future of nations will not hinge on cost-of-living metrics or stock indices in Tel Aviv and New York but on military, industrial, and technological power. This is the war of the superpowers—the defining trend. There’s a direct link between the US, the European Union, China, and jihadists in the Middle East.


The studios, commentators, journalists, and politicians don’t grasp that the world is shifting. We’re entering a war of superpowers where every misstep or act of arrogance courts destruction. The ultimate aim is control and balance.

Now, an explanation of tariffs and the War of Nations:


1. America’s Core Conflict:
The supreme struggle is with China. Europe was meant to compete alongside the US as part of the democratic world but has failed against industrial China and military Russia. For the free world’s sake, industries must return to America and pro-American nations—like India and Israel—that value life.
The American economy thrives on technology, not industry. Europe has drained industries from the US, not wealth. America’s stock market is dominated by tech giants, while Europe leans on industry. If the American consumer suffers, Europe will collapse entirely.


2. Europe’s Dependency:
Britain, France, and all of Europe lack a right to exist without the US. Without it, Europe would bow to Turkey, cower before Russia, and see the Mediterranean, the Straits of Gibraltar, and even the Vatican threatened by ISIS, just as the Houthis disrupted the Red Sea.

3. Tariffs as Strategy:
Tariffs are a geostrategic move. Just as Trump positioned bombers over Iran, he’s placing economic "bombers" over Europe’s economy.
Trump—a president hounded by the Deep State, survivor of an assassination attempt—faces a post-Biden world. Without urgent change, the free world will perish.


4. Economic Illusions:
The American economy is a bluff; Europe’s is an even bigger one. Birth rates are plummeting, debts are soaring. Germany, Britain, and France obsess over climate issues and stay silent as their debt-ridden economies falter, with Muslims now the largest minority. The "Free Palestine" slogan is propaganda that exposes the monstrous consequences of Europe’s open gates.

5. A New World Order:
America has no inherent right to its current global political and economic dominance. A new order must emerge. Is this America’s fault? Superpowers don’t dwell on guilt or apologies—they seek control.

Post-World War II support for Europe stemmed from its role as a US proxy against the Soviet Union. But the Soviet Union is gone, and Russia poses neither an economic nor a direct political threat to the US. China is the true economic and political rival. Europe, meanwhile, is not just an industrial competitor but an economic liability. Alliances are always temporary in history. Why not bolster India and Israel instead?

6. Long-Term Vision:
Trump is "destroying the economy"? Hardly. He’s thinking 100 years ahead. The future lies with India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Africa—not with nations debating climate and gender in parliament while committing slow suicide.


7. Warning to Israelis in Europe:
Return home now. You’re gambling with fire for cheap cherries. The EU is a debt-ridden economy that can’t meet industrial or security demands. France, the EU’s number-two economy, could trigger a collapse of the EU and the euro if it fails. Living in the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, or Greece? You’re not safe. You’re tied to France’s fate. At best, assets and finances will be nationalized; at worst, anti-Semitism will erupt in the streets.
Unlike 2008, when Germany bailed out Greece (a small player), no one will save France. Poverty will hit hard, bringing wars, anti-Semitism, and Islamism. Assets will be seized, taxes will skyrocket, and conscription orders will follow.
There aren’t enough El Al planes to rescue everyone.


8. ISRAEL'S Moment:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is stepping into the most critical event for Israel since World War II—and the most significant for the free world in a century: joint planning with the US president to shape a new world aligned with America’s vision. This is an unprecedented moment our history.

9. Netanyahu’s Objectives:
- Prevent a nuclear Iran.
- Define a zonal border with Turkey in Syria.
- Secure territorial changes in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria.
- Forge a trade agreement with the US.
- Deepen military partnership.
- Finalize the Abraham Accords.

10. The Age of Great Powers:
We’re in an era of superpower warfare, allied with the most powerful nation in human history. ISRAEL is well-positioned but must remain patient. The stakes are high, and errors on this vast map are unforgivable.


Good luck to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If his meeting with the US president succeeds, ISRAEL will enter a new, unprecedented era for the better.

(Topaz Ram)
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Mrexcell(m): 7:20am On Apr 08, 2025
Xisnin:
China is not Zimbabwe.
Neither is Xi Jinping looking forward to future elections or public approval rating.
China will do whatever it can to fight.

Chinese economy will be hit but no Chinese will or can complain unlike Americans.
Trump(Sorry Americans) will lose very badly if this continues.
The Chinese are the ones that will loose more than the US they are benefiting more from trading with the US.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by netmillionaires(m): 7:24am On Apr 08, 2025
How?

hosemujica:
I blame past US presidents, especially Clinton for bring American to this level, that China can even challenge.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by udemzyudex(m): 7:40am On Apr 08, 2025
Goke7:
Who is ripping US off? How can poorer countries rip off the world’s largest economy?

It’s either the world’s largest economy is no longer able to compete globally or wants to steal more. All those talk of rip off is trash
Oga rest, you impose huge tarrifs on US to protect your economy but cry over the same thing Trump is trying to do to protect America economy.

Is that not Hypocrisy?
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Goke7: 7:44am On Apr 08, 2025
Gerrard59:
We agree on one thing.
😂 na you teach me o! Cheers bro
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Goke7: 7:48am On Apr 08, 2025
udemzyudex:
Oga rest, you impose huge tarrifs on US to protect your economy but cry over the same thing Trump is trying to do to protect America economy.

Is that not Hypocrisy?
Forget story, let America compete fairly truly let’s see. Their stock market worth is from where? Who makes the likes of facebook, apple, google and co worth such billions? You think it’s money only from America? How much tariffs does America pays on all those digital services? The hypocrite here is America if you like continue to feed on MAGA propaganda
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by olamike02: 7:56am On Apr 08, 2025
Is anyone advising this man?. Or is he taking any advice from anyone?.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by udemzyudex(m): 8:10am On Apr 08, 2025
Goke7:
Forget story, let America compete fairly truly let’s see. Their stock market worth is from where? Who makes the likes of facebook, apple, google and co worth such billions? You think it’s money only from America? How much tariffs does America pays on all those digital services? The hypocrite here is America if you like continue to feed on MAGA propaganda
Oga it's either you have comprehension or you just don't want to accept reality.
How do you compete when people you sell to impose huge tarrifs on your products to protect their own economy but bring their own products to sell to you with little or no tarrifs?
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by rolexnuovi(m): 8:30am On Apr 08, 2025
China is not so easy to bully now. Trump will be hit back. Wait and see. Isn’t it good to cooperate and win together? Relying on robbery to achieve economic recovery?
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Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Goke7: 8:33am On Apr 08, 2025
udemzyudex:
Oga it's either you have comprehension or you just don't want to accept reality.
How do you compete when people you sell to impose huge tarrifs on your products to protect their own economy but bring their own products to sell to you with little or no tarrifs?
So you indeed believe all those junk? How many people are in Botswana to buy what America sells? Do you know how much the average European invest into the American economy? That’s why I say just keep on feeding on propaganda without looking from different perspectives. So America has become a poor nation begging even Lesotho to buy what?
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Iweakbro: 8:35am On Apr 08, 2025
Xisnin:
China is not Zimbabwe.
Neither is Xi Jinping looking forward to future elections or public approval rating.
China will do whatever it can to fight.

Chinese economy will be hit but no Chinese will or can complain, unlike Americans.
Trump(Sorry Americans) will lose very badly if this continues.
Lol, little kid. Guess who has been achieving a $200+ bullion trade surplus against the US? China! Last year alone, they achieved 340 + billion dollars in trade surplus. Why do you think they are arranging for a meeting so badly? Where will all those exports go? Lol. China is the biggest loser here.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Berankis: 8:43am On Apr 08, 2025
jayce232:
There would have been no China of today without the help of America considering their overblown population in the 80s. The status China is enjoying today as second world power America gave it to them. Person wey raise u, go fit still bring u down.
Na lie Oga. How America take raise China. Explain more sir. And person wey raise fit no bring you down again. Example Nyesom Wike grin
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Kooyepeju01(m): 9:19am On Apr 08, 2025
Mr. Trump was talking as if he was elected by the Americans as a dictator to rule the whole world.

A sovereign country and world power like China is free to make his own decision without being bully into a corner.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Kooyepeju01(m): 9:22am On Apr 08, 2025
Namibia has done well for the humanity, those who are killing without considering other people's right to life should have a rethink of their attrociius actions.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Awise09(m): 9:59am On Apr 08, 2025
OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Bring it on.. China is not your European or Middle East satellite/vassal Country that you can bully or threaten with tariff. They said they're ready for any type of war against the US.
Meanwhile, Trump has extended TikTok operation in the US for 75 days after the initial 30 days expired. You can't threaten or bully China.
You de make me laugh are u ready to accepts how many China products can you afford?
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Adebisi444: 10:03am On Apr 08, 2025
I support all these reciprocate tariff America is dishing out because why would a country place tariff on my goods and you don't want me to place on you back. China has already placed tarrif on USA before Trump reciprocate.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by ToughGong(m): 10:14am On Apr 08, 2025
This is someone that actually understands global politics.. deeply.. kudos man..
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by ToughGong(m): 10:23am On Apr 08, 2025
Righteousness2:
The War of the Superpowers: Bombers and Tariffs

Anyone who analyzes Trump’s tariffs through the lens of "cost of living" or "the stock market" is deluding themselves. The world is changing. The future of nations will not hinge on cost-of-living metrics or stock indices in Tel Aviv and New York but on military, industrial, and technological power. This is the war of the superpowers—the defining trend. There’s a direct link between the US, the European Union, China, and jihadists in the Middle East.


The studios, commentators, journalists, and politicians don’t grasp that the world is shifting. We’re entering a war of superpowers where every misstep or act of arrogance courts destruction. The ultimate aim is control and balance.

Now, an explanation of tariffs and the War of Nations:


1. America’s Core Conflict:
The supreme struggle is with China. Europe was meant to compete alongside the US as part of the democratic world but has failed against industrial China and military Russia. For the free world’s sake, industries must return to America and pro-American nations—like India and Israel—that value life.
The American economy thrives on technology, not industry. Europe has drained industries from the US, not wealth. America’s stock market is dominated by tech giants, while Europe leans on industry. If the American consumer suffers, Europe will collapse entirely.


2. Europe’s Dependency:
Britain, France, and all of Europe lack a right to exist without the US. Without it, Europe would bow to Turkey, cower before Russia, and see the Mediterranean, the Straits of Gibraltar, and even the Vatican threatened by ISIS, just as the Houthis disrupted the Red Sea.

3. Tariffs as Strategy:
Tariffs are a geostrategic move. Just as Trump positioned bombers over Iran, he’s placing economic "bombers" over Europe’s economy.
Trump—a president hounded by the Deep State, survivor of an assassination attempt—faces a post-Biden world. Without urgent change, the free world will perish.


4. Economic Illusions:
The American economy is a bluff; Europe’s is an even bigger one. Birth rates are plummeting, debts are soaring. Germany, Britain, and France obsess over climate issues and stay silent as their debt-ridden economies falter, with Muslims now the largest minority. The "Free Palestine" slogan is propaganda that exposes the monstrous consequences of Europe’s open gates.

5. A New World Order:
America has no inherent right to its current global political and economic dominance. A new order must emerge. Is this America’s fault? Superpowers don’t dwell on guilt or apologies—they seek control.

Post-World War II support for Europe stemmed from its role as a US proxy against the Soviet Union. But the Soviet Union is gone, and Russia poses neither an economic nor a direct political threat to the US. China is the true economic and political rival. Europe, meanwhile, is not just an industrial competitor but an economic liability. Alliances are always temporary in history. Why not bolster India and Israel instead?

6. Long-Term Vision:
Trump is "destroying the economy"? Hardly. He’s thinking 100 years ahead. The future lies with India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Africa—not with nations debating climate and gender in parliament while committing slow suicide.


7. Warning to Israelis in Europe:
Return home now. You’re gambling with fire for cheap cherries. The EU is a debt-ridden economy that can’t meet industrial or security demands. France, the EU’s number-two economy, could trigger a collapse of the EU and the euro if it fails. Living in the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, or Greece? You’re not safe. You’re tied to France’s fate. At best, assets and finances will be nationalized; at worst, anti-Semitism will erupt in the streets.
Unlike 2008, when Germany bailed out Greece (a small player), no one will save France. Poverty will hit hard, bringing wars, anti-Semitism, and Islamism. Assets will be seized, taxes will skyrocket, and conscription orders will follow.
There aren’t enough El Al planes to rescue everyone.


8. ISRAEL'S Moment:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is stepping into the most critical event for Israel since World War II—and the most significant for the free world in a century: joint planning with the US president to shape a new world aligned with America’s vision. This is an unprecedented moment our history.

9. Netanyahu’s Objectives:
- Prevent a nuclear Iran.
- Define a zonal border with Turkey in Syria.
- Secure territorial changes in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria.
- Forge a trade agreement with the US.
- Deepen military partnership.
- Finalize the Abraham Accords.

10. The Age of Great Powers:
We’re in an era of superpower warfare, allied with the most powerful nation in human history. ISRAEL is well-positioned but must remain patient. The stakes are high, and errors on this vast map are unforgivable.


Good luck to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If his meeting with the US president succeeds, ISRAEL will enter a new, unprecedented era for the better.

(Topaz Ram)
Now this is EXTREMELY accurate political analysis..


YOU-ALL BETTER BE HAPPY THAT THE MAN YOU HATE SOON MUCH, TRUMP IS LEADER OF THR FREE WORLD. AMERICA IS A MUCH MORE BENIGN SUPER POWER THAN CHINA .
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by proeast(m): 10:31am On Apr 08, 2025
You thinking and believing that US can't survive without China is the joke. Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, and India among a few others will simply expand their production and replace China. He who has the money or market has the power to dictate. Trump only needs to restratigise and focus on fighting China alone while he normalise relations with others. China's economy has stagnated in recent times. There is very Jobs for qualified graduates and they can't take any serious economic shock like the one that will emanate with a sustained economic war against the US.

Xisnin:
13% of Chinese goods ends up in the US.
It is much but it is not 100%
China's largest trade partner is Europe with 28% share.

They will just stop producing excess.
Reality is quite different from what you guys imagine.

When countries are at war(actual or trade), everybody knows both
sides must lose.
The question is who blinks first.

More Americans becoming homeless who also have the right to vote or
the poor Chinese becoming poorer who can't even protest?

I can tell you for a fact, that it is much worse being a once rich person
than just a poor person becoming poorer.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by donmik: 10:45am On Apr 08, 2025
I know this man d vex and he is heading somewhere in 4 years
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Xisnin(m): 10:46am On Apr 08, 2025
Iweakbro:
Lol, little kid. Guess who has been achieving a $200+ bullion trade surplus against the US? China! Last year alone, they achieved 340 + billion dollars in trade surplus. Why do you think they are arranging for a meeting so badly? Where will all those exports go? Lol. China is the biggest loser here.
Anybody who got conned by Trump literally belonged to the most foolish group the world has ever seen.
Extremely pliable and incapable of independent thinking.

Idiots like you who are education-challenged should not be seen posting about important public issues.
Imagine if the money spent on educating was invested in the S&P?
Oh, never mind, it would have ended up in smoke.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Iweakbro: 11:04am On Apr 08, 2025
Xisnin:
Anybody who got conned by Trump literally belonged to the most foolish group the world has ever seen.
Extremely pliable and incapable of independent thinking.

Idiots like you who are education-challenged should not be seen posting about important public issues.
Imagine if the money spent on educating was invested in the S&P?
Oh, never mind, it would have ended up in smoke.
You did everything but explain how the US would lose the most. Little kid
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by maasoap(m): 11:16am On Apr 08, 2025
tuoyoojo:
Na China be the main target of this tarrif, the rest of the world is just collateral damage

Almost everything in the US is made in china


This trade war to tey o

Let's see who blicks first
Lol. We're hearing this only because China decided to retaliate. If others had retaliated too, Trump would have to announce the same counter measure against them. So, I don't know what formed the basis of your verdict at all
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by maasoap(m): 11:18am On Apr 08, 2025
udemzyudex:
China acting tough on media and secretly requesting for meetings.
Requesting for meeting but retaliating? How come we're hearing the news of the meeting from Trump?
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Mccollins042(m): 11:33am On Apr 08, 2025
Trump is gonna win china in this, no doubt.
50 countries have already called Washington for negotiations. China sells much more to US than US does to china
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Mccollins042(m): 11:38am On Apr 08, 2025
Goke7:
Forget story, let America compete fairly truly let’s see. Their stock market worth is from where? Who makes the likes of facebook, apple, google and co worth such billions? You think it’s money only from America? How much tariffs does America pays on all those digital services? The hypocrite here is America if you like continue to feed on MAGA propaganda
Is FB and all those American SM operate in china? No. But tiktok operates in America.
Does American cars export to china? No but Chinese cars can be seen in America.
Do u see Chevrolets, ford etc in EU ? No but you see mercedes, BMW all over America. It is called retaliatory tariff for a reason.
America is gonna suffer for the short term but will win in the long term
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Goke7: 12:03pm On Apr 08, 2025
Mccollins042:
Is FB and all those American SM operate in china? No. But tiktok operates in America.
Does American cars export to china? No but Chinese cars can be seen in America.
Do u see Chevrolets, ford etc in EU ? No but you see mercedes, BMW all over America. It is called retaliatory tariff for a reason.
America is gonna suffer for the short term but will win in the long term
TikTok has been banned by the legislature in America but who makes them to keep operating? I guess you know, as for those cars let’s be truthful which is your pick between a Mercedes and a ford? Which one are you likely to go for and secondly all the Mercedes, bmw and Toyota don’t they all have plants in America manufacturing America specs? So what’s the fuss here, if your cars are that desirable won’t customers go for your products no matter where they come from? Let America continue its foolishness and not focus on their strengths which is digital services and the services sector which even generates higher paying jobs. They can no longer compete in manufacturing but let them try and let’s see
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by tuoyoojo(m):
maasoap:
Lol. We're hearing this only because China decided to retaliate. If others had retaliated too, Trump would have to announce the same counter measure against them. So, I don't know what formed the basis of your verdict at all
If you watch the body language of Trump he is trying to counter China while pulling Russia closer. Yes you may want to say he is abit hard on Russia but all is window dressing

He sees China as a bigger threat. China knows this and they are refusing to roll over. His innuendos from several of his speeches alluded to this.

China is not the only country that retaliated, Canada is doing same but Canada's efforts would not shake Trump because their their exports is dependent more on the US economy but China is the price

See what elon musk even said recently, that the tarrif should not extend to European Union.....what does that tell you
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by MrSly(m): 2:00pm On Apr 08, 2025
gigabyte13:
Have you heard USA threaten China with military actions.....huhhuh??
China no be Houthi rebel oooooo
USA sef no where their military craze end.
Na why Putin dey whine Trump since on the so called peace deal with Ukraine.
You go explain tire.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by Anonimoux: 2:50pm On Apr 08, 2025
You may not like to admit it but the United States Consumer Market is too powerful.
Re: Tarrifs: Trump Promises Additional 50% On China by maasoap(m): 2:57pm On Apr 08, 2025
tuoyoojo:
If you watch the body language of Trump he is trying to counter China while pulling Russia closer. Yes you may want to say he is abit hard on Russia but all is window dressing

He sees China as a bigger threat. China knows this and they are refusing to roll over. His innuendos from several of his speeches alluded to this.

China is not the only country that retaliated, Canada is doing same but Canada's efforts would not shake Trump because their their exports is dependent more on the US economy but China is the price

See what elon musk even said recently, that the tarrif should not extend to European Union.....what does that tell you
It doesn't tell me anything because Elon is not Trump, perhaps he, just like you, doesn't understand why Trump is retaliating against many countries.
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