Brussels suspended its countermeasures against the U.S. president’s steel and aluminum tariffs before they even took effect. Now the two sides have 90 days to do a deal.

Brussels suspended its countermeasures against the U.S. president’s steel and aluminum tariffs before they even took effect. Now the two sides have 90 days to do a deal.

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  • Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world
    18·
    14 days ago

    They need to stall for 18 months until it’s time for elections and then hit the US with retaliatory tariffs.

    Americans are like a dumb animal. If pain doesn’t happen immediately with the cause, they are unable to associate the problem with the source of discomfort.

    • ProIsh@lemmy.world
      5·
      14 days ago

      You bitch attacking America! I mean, yeah, it’s true, but still.
      And yeah, go hard and target red states prior to elections. Watch ol donny fold

      • Rikudou_Sage@lemmings.worldEnglish
        2·
        12 days ago

        He can’t get elected again legally. Anyone who believes he will let elections happen when his term comes to an end, is optimistic.

        • ProIsh@lemmy.world
          1·
          11 days ago

          Yeah, my biggest fear. Supreme Court would let him get away with anything too. I hope we’re all ready