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Rhiannon12866

(229,831 posts)
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:30 PM Wednesday

'Whatever they charge us, we're charging them': Trump doubles down on tariffs - MSNBC



Trump threatened to impose more retaliatory tariffs on the European Union after the bloc said it would implement tariffs on the U.S. next month in response to tariffs on steel and aluminum by the Trump administration.

"The European Union treats us very badly. They have for years," Trump said in remarks to reporters while sitting in the Oval Office with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin. "I had it out with them in my first term. ... The European Union has been very tough, and it’s our turn, too. You know, we get a turn at that also, but they have not been fair. They sue our companies and win massive amounts of money." - Aired on 03/12/2025.

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'Whatever they charge us, we're charging them': Trump doubles down on tariffs - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Wednesday OP
This has spun completely out of control. Klarkashton Wednesday #1
As Dotard loves to say:::: Trade wars are easy to win. Norrrm Wednesday #2
Serial liar does what he does best and then BOSSHOG Wednesday #3
Unbelievably, the current POTUS is actively seeking retribution on the American people Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #6
Well, that's sure not going to end well. Kablooie Wednesday #4
Exponential stupidity. Qutzupalotl Wednesday #5
Excellent My Friend BOSSHOG Wednesday #7
He spews lies as easily as I exhale.nt Phoenix61 Wednesday #8
"They sue our companies and win massive amounts of money." Wiz Imp Wednesday #9

BOSSHOG

(41,416 posts)
3. Serial liar does what he does best and then
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:37 PM
Wednesday

Acts. However stupid they will be we will be three times more stupid. Because I know how to negotiate. I’ll save the veterans by closing VA hospitals. I’ll feed old people by defunding meals on wheels. I’ll improve our health by not stopping measles. I have a mandate because more people voted against me then voted for me.

Rhiannon12866

(229,831 posts)
6. Unbelievably, the current POTUS is actively seeking retribution on the American people
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:44 PM
Wednesday

Kablooie

(18,856 posts)
4. Well, that's sure not going to end well.
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:39 PM
Wednesday

Each side matching every increase in tariffs.
Sounds like trade will just come to a screeching halt while prices go into insane levels.

Qutzupalotl

(15,269 posts)
5. Exponential stupidity.
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:44 PM
Wednesday

Nothing like arrogance and ignorance mixed with ill temper and sociopathy.

Wiz Imp

(4,151 posts)
9. "They sue our companies and win massive amounts of money."
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 11:46 PM
Wednesday

I wonder why that is? Could it be that "our" companies are doing something that they shouldn't be doing so they are subsequently found liable by the courts?

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