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Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by jonkoops »

palata wrote: post #53
jonkoops wrote: post #29

Since the only thing Trump understands is force, I am looking forward to the retaliation from and military positioning of EU member states to defend Greenland. Perhaps it is what is needed to finally impeach.

Impeaching has to come from inside the US. Doesn't really look like there is much opposition from inside, is there?

Impeaching happens when the President is held accountable, only dissatisfaction in the electorate will cause that. Trump has already committed many crimes that he could be held accountable for. If the EU pressures the US, and it messes with the quality of life, that creates pressure on him as well. It all trickles, until it becomes a storm.

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by cudgy »

tim333 wrote: post #355
cudgy wrote: post #285

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Supreme court cannot rule against all tariffs. Some tariffs will remain and adminstration can “reclassify”.

Though presumably they may require congressional approval for the tariffs?

I believe the president has the right to impose tariffs if it is for national security reasons. National security can be widely applied towards many products like food and major inputs like tech, metals, drugs, etc.

Therefore, the administration can simply re-classify any existing tariffs that are not justified for national security reasons and fall within this product mix.

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by cudgy »

koonsolo wrote: post #345
cudgy wrote: post #332

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, countries are not monolithic entities. Such generalized statements don’t really mean much and don’t convey much. I doubt whether you know what self interest “China” is interested in as it would depend on context. I prefer statements like the leadership of China or the people of China or the military industrial complex of China or the Uighyrs of China. Even better it would be to provide accurate polls of the grou…

Those groups you mention are also not monolithic entities.

True, but you must agree it’s more granular then a simple reference to 1/3 or 1/4 of the population of earth.

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by sirbutters »

jhonof wrote: post #238
jenadine wrote: post #178

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think this whole thing is part of a plot to cause war or some protests in order to be able to declare a state of emergency allowing him to delay or cancel elections. If not the midterm, at least the next presidential elections. Because it is the only way he can stay in power.

The US had elections during their civil war in the 1800s, They had elections during WW2, major wars cannot even stop US elections legally. Doesn't mean he won't try, but it's not something he can do AFAIK.

"Not something he can do" is no longer a thing with this administration. All bets are off. Whatever logic you thought made sense, you can throw it away.

Re: Eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Post by sirbutters »

cudgy wrote: post #287
shlip wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well he's been impeached twice (then acquitted) already, so this one will not really mean the end for him.

Do you know what impeached means?

Do you? Seems like you're confusing it with conviction.
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