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Here's a list of Trump's tariff letters so far and the rates they threaten
Interestingly his letter to Brazil seemed to be mostly predicated on him throwing a tantrum because they prosecuted his BFF Bolsinaro.
Wonder when we start seeing tariffs launched against countries that refuse him permits to build a hotel or golf course? Or giving very favorable terms to those that do?
After a meeting in Brussels today, the EU warned it would impose countermeasures against the punishing 30% tariffs if no agreement is reached by August 1.
After a meeting in Brussels today, the EU warned it would impose countermeasures against the punishing 30% tariffs if no agreement is reached by August 1.
I wonder if that item should guide our choice of airline on our trip to Brussels next year? 25th wedding Anniv. Wife's cousin has married and moved to Belgium.
I've read several opionators wondering why anyone would negotiate with a person willing to change the rules on a whim. What would be the point?
Yeah we had an agreement, but then my bunions acted up after wearing shoes from your country, so more tariffs for you.
...Which is why the Canadians have turned elsewhere. Mark Carney has a spine. He saved the liberals from certain defeat in the last election. Other nations are doing likewise, too. The Canadians, it seems to me, in particular have a great opportunity to further develop their own maritime and port capabilities, instead of relying on the U.S. to trans-ship stuff from elsewhere. It's all about the geography. St. John's. Halifax. Montreal. Quebec. Victoria. Vancouver. Kitimat.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-13/eu-to-extend-suspension-of-countermeasures-to-allow-for-us-talks?srnd=homepage-americas
I'm looking at the list above. No penguins? ORK?
Wonder when we start seeing tariffs launched against countries that refuse him permits to build a hotel or golf course? Or giving very favorable terms to those that do?
against the punishing 30% tariffs if no agreement is reached by August 1.
Yeah we had an agreement, but then my bunions acted up after wearing shoes from your country, so more tariffs for you.