1st Feb 25% tariff on Mexico + Canada, 10% on China
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I'm not sure what point you're making. Are you suggesting we start making cheap tat within the UK, or are you making the point that no, we can't?
He's saying that The West is reliant on cheap labour abroad, so as to keep our profits up.
Trump has a habit of changing his mind very quickly ??
He has certainly caused some squeaky b. Ums in Canada / Mexico ??
Looks like the price of Harley Davidsons may be going up ???
I’ve imported parts from the states
Does trump know this ??
I will email him
He has certainly caused some squeaky b. Ums in Canada / Mexico ??
Looks like the price of Harley Davidsons may be going up ???
I’ve imported parts from the states
Does trump know this ??
I will email him“the data reveals that EU members are no more protectionist than the US”
The EU isn’t protectionist – it’s one of the most open economies in the world
US President Donald Trump recently criticised the EU for being protectionist, and several political figures in the UK have suggested that Brexit will allow the country to remove protectionist tarif…
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The problem for Trump is that his tariff wars will instantly increase USA prices.
His perceived belief that tariff wars will benefit USA will take far longer.
Trump needs to get some good economic figures in hand before the mid terms…..
Trump has a habit of changing his mind very quickly ??
He has certainly caused some squeaky b. Ums in Canada / Mexico ??
Looks like the price of Harley Davidsons may be going up ???
I’ve imported parts from the states
Does trump know this ??
Might be worth mentioning you're a mate of Bubba.
I expected a last minute turnaround/agreement reached or whatever, never underestimate the power of the Donald to surprise, but I really can't see where he's going with this.
'....power...' like it. Always wondered how Trump horn-smoking sycophants tip-toed around the word 'stupidity'.
'....power...' like it. Always wondered how Trump horn-smoking sycophants tip-toed around the word 'stupidity'.
Just been reading how many car manufacturers have opened plants in Mexico, it's a lot. Will we see some of those commit to opening plants in America? maybe.
By American manufacturers.
The problem is Trump changes his policies on a whim…..it’s pointless building a factory in USA when set up costs and many millions and take years when Trump might change his mind and anyway will be gone in 4 years.
There was a reason they left in the first place
I remember when BMW opened a large plant in South Carolina where they were making the sportscar, didn't realise they'd since opened further plants in Mexico, along with Audi, VW and some American manus. And of course the main market for all of them is the US.
And German and Chinese.
BMW, Audi, VW....
When you consider Europe are big consumers of all things auto, the scarcity of American tat is no surprise.
I don't blame them. Have you seen some of the American tat out there?
When you consider Europe are big consumers of all things auto, the scarcity of American tat is no surprise.