Trade Wars

[trochetier]

That's true, but they don't have the population of the US, in numbers or attitudes/intellect/ideas/behavior/Congressional BS.

Agree. Democracy works with an informed citizenry. It is unfortunate when some gullible people believe politicians who say the govt shouldn't expropriate your hard earned money. In a democracy the govt. is us we elected them!

 

[trochetier]

You are quite right. I can't speak for Europeans or Mexicans, but Canadians are becoming quite organized about boycotting American products, never mind counter-tariffs implemented by the Canadian government. I feel for American exporters who are being affected, but we have no choice but to respond in a united front. I think the trade war hasn't registered with Americans as deeply as with Canadians, because you have a whole lot of other issues occupying your attention.

Coming next - Europeans. Ireland and Scotland make very fine whiskey no need to buy American.

 

[Mikado463]

Coming next - Europeans. Ireland and Scotland make very fine whiskey no need to buy American.

For sure, just bought a bottle of 'dimple' Pinch, 15 year, along with a bottle of one of my favorite Canadian whiskies for Manhattans, JP Wiser 'Deluxe'

 

[mtrycrafts]

Agree. Democracy works with an informed citizenry. It is unfortunate when some gullible people believe politicians who say the govt shouldn't expropriate your hard earned money. In a democracy the govt. is us we elected them!

And we elected them to do things. That costs $$$, not free. So we pay for it through taxes.

 

[rnatalli]

Coming next - Europeans. Ireland and Scotland make very fine whiskey no need to buy American.

 

[trochetier]

And we elected them to do things. That costs $$$, not free. So we pay for it through taxes.

Some years ago I was visiting a partner company in Denmark. Congress was in the middle of a budget and tax fight then. One of my junior colleagues at dinner asked me why is there so much controversy and resistance about taxes in USA, when most people pay 20-22%? Long story short she said she pays nearly 45% in taxes, but in-lieu she doesn't have to worry about healthcare, her children's education, being taken care of her parents or herself when she is old - essentially cradle to grave service. Danish apparently wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[dlaloum]

Some years ago I was visiting a partner company in Denmark. Congress was in the middle of a budget and tax fight then. One of my junior colleagues at dinner asked me why is there so much controversy and resistance about taxes in USA, when most people pay 20-22%? Long story short she said she pays nearly 45% in taxes, but in-lieu she doesn't have to worry about healthcare, her children's education, being taken care of her parents or herself when she is old - essentially cradle to grave service. Danish apparently wouldn't have it any other way.

And as pointed out earlier, the Danes have had nothing but minority governments for over 100 years....
And yet their legislature works just fine.
(no it's not about the number of voters, it's about legislators learning to negotiate and compromise...)

 

[mtrycrafts]

... Long story short she said she pays nearly 45% in taxes, but in-lieu she doesn't have to worry about healthcare, her children's education, being taken care of her parents or herself when she is old - essentially cradle to grave service. Danish apparently wouldn't have it any other way.

Exactly. They care about others. Here, one sided doesn't, just themselves how wealthy they can get and minimize all others. Thanks.

 

[lovinthehd]

Let alone the poor distraught male syndrome in all this.

 

[Dude#1279435]

I'm guessing part of it is Trump has to show strength to his base via tariffs, and he might genuinely believe in them. If they don't work I think they will taper them off, but Trump will take credit for them working when that might not be the case.

 

[GO-NAD!]

You are quite right. I can't speak for Europeans or Mexicans, but Canadians are becoming quite organized about boycotting American products, never mind counter-tariffs implemented by the Canadian government. I feel for American exporters who are being affected, but we have no choice but to respond in a united front. I think the trade war hasn't registered with Americans as deeply as with Canadians, because you have a whole lot of other issues occupying your attention.

Just an example...and just getting started.
Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February | CBC News

 

[trochetier]

Heard on France24 news yesterday. Canadian PM is visiting France he is talking about buying French fighter jest instead of American.