"We are agreeing that the tariff straight across for automobiles and everything else will be a straight-across tariff of 15%," Trump said....
Europe took Al Gore's "Net Zero" delusions seriously. What did it get them? Black-outs and grid limitations....
China appears to be engaging in Debt Trap Diplomacy to influence Libya's oil production and distribution capabilities....
Sky News: Nawrocki aligned "himself with US conservatives, including Donald Trump, and showing scepticism towards the EU." ...
The tariffs would have gone into effect on June 1....
"Our discussions with them are going nowhere!"...
"While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put them on hold for 90 days."...
Bloomberg reported the tariffs will be around €21 billion ($23.2 billion)....
"Trump's tariffs would accelerate the industry's shift away from Europe and toward the US." ...
"But we are also prepared to respond through countermeasures and defend our interests. And in addition, we will also protect ourselves against indirect effects through trade diversion."...
German Economic Minister Habeck: Trump tariffs "comparable to the situation after the Russian aggression against Ukraine." ...
Weird how this happens after a poll discovered Le Pen would be the front runner in the 2027 election....
One X user: "Trump should dress up like an American Revolutionary and dump a bottle of Dom Perignon into Boston Harbor."...
EU chief Von der Leyen: "We are in an era of rearmament. And Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending."...
Germany newspaper DIE WELT: "Zelensky puts Europe's security at risk with his behavior." ...
My take on his Munich speech: If we want the European "fascinating legacy to endure, Europe must respect and safeguard the national sovereignty and cultural traditions of the separate countries that comprise it."...
"And unfortunately, when I look at Europe today, it's sometimes not so clear what happened to some of the Cold War's winners."...
Shorter Trump: Bring your business to America!...
