Sirius T.A. Rayner-Karlsson
@trudheim.se
I like both Stoic and Buddhist philosophy, electronics, IT, woodworking, and generally just pondering life. I also have been known to say Ni! and I like little white picket fences, not too big, not too small. Avoid salmon mousse.
When a friend turn into a foe, you are at times out of good options. Of the available options, you pick the least bad one.
France and De Gaulle understod this, and they made sure they were beholden to none, to hold their own destiny.
Belatedly, the rest of Europe understands.
France and De Gaulle understod this, and they made sure they were beholden to none, to hold their own destiny.
Belatedly, the rest of Europe understands.
"both sides of the Atlantic should refrain from loose talk, be it about the diminishing credibility of the U.S. “nuclear umbrella” or about the desirability of new national nuclear options."
Yes, I'm sure Trump will listen to this sentiment! www.defensenews.com/opinion/2026...
Yes, I'm sure Trump will listen to this sentiment! www.defensenews.com/opinion/2026...
The German bomb: Much ado about very little
Opinion: If Berlin were to commit to a national nuclear weapons option, old resentments among Germany’s neighbors could resurface.
www.defensenews.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
When a friend turn into a foe, you are at times out of good options. Of the available options, you pick the least bad one.
France and De Gaulle understod this, and they made sure they were beholden to none, to hold their own destiny.
Belatedly, the rest of Europe understands.
France and De Gaulle understod this, and they made sure they were beholden to none, to hold their own destiny.
Belatedly, the rest of Europe understands.
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Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn in Lord of the Rings among roles he's played, wrote a debate article calling for Europe to close the bases USA have in Europe and to sever financial ties to USA.
With how Humpty Dumpty have behaved in the last year, a leak suggesting we're thinking it...
Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn in Lord of the Rings among roles he's played, wrote a debate article calling for Europe to close the bases USA have in Europe and to sever financial ties to USA.
With how Humpty Dumpty have behaved in the last year, a leak suggesting we're thinking it...
Viggo Mortensen: ”Stäng USA:s baser i Europa”
Hollywood-stjärnan Viggo Mortensen, som både är amerikansk och dansk medborgare, reagerar med ilska mot sin amerikanske presidents agerande i Grönlandsfrågan.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn in Lord of the Rings among roles he's played, wrote a debate article calling for Europe to close the bases USA have in Europe and to sever financial ties to USA.
With how Humpty Dumpty have behaved in the last year, a leak suggesting we're thinking it...
Viggo Mortensen, Aragorn in Lord of the Rings among roles he's played, wrote a debate article calling for Europe to close the bases USA have in Europe and to sever financial ties to USA.
With how Humpty Dumpty have behaved in the last year, a leak suggesting we're thinking it...
Who's the guy doing the facepalm?
Considering all the sycophants Trump surrounds himself with, a guy that facepalms looks like a weak link that can be exploited.
Considering all the sycophants Trump surrounds himself with, a guy that facepalms looks like a weak link that can be exploited.
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Who's the guy doing the facepalm?
Considering all the sycophants Trump surrounds himself with, a guy that facepalms looks like a weak link that can be exploited.
Considering all the sycophants Trump surrounds himself with, a guy that facepalms looks like a weak link that can be exploited.
Well worth reading this thread from Prof Jacob to get a feel for how top EU diplomats and politicians feel after the last couple weeks.
It isn't easy to disentangle from the USA, considering how embedded they've been since WW2. But it will happen now. Likely at pace as well.
It isn't easy to disentangle from the USA, considering how embedded they've been since WW2. But it will happen now. Likely at pace as well.
🚨🚨"Our American Dream is dead": European governments have reached a difficult conclusion: The Americans are the baddies now. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
‘Our American Dream is dead’: EU concedes Trump is not on its side
The crisis summit in Brussels goes ahead despite U.S. president’s about-face on Greenland tariff threats.
www.politico.eu
January 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Well worth reading this thread from Prof Jacob to get a feel for how top EU diplomats and politicians feel after the last couple weeks.
It isn't easy to disentangle from the USA, considering how embedded they've been since WW2. But it will happen now. Likely at pace as well.
It isn't easy to disentangle from the USA, considering how embedded they've been since WW2. But it will happen now. Likely at pace as well.
Which is why people that use their solutions are exposed to grave risk. And that alone should make business leaders pause and think.
What if Google change the T&C - what does your shareholders have to say about that when your dividend suddenly falls through the floor?
What if Google change the T&C - what does your shareholders have to say about that when your dividend suddenly falls through the floor?
There is no law preventing Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Microsoft from deciding tomorrow that any solution their AI creates for you or your business belongs to them and you are required to license the answer or share the revenue you make from building it
January 22, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Which is why people that use their solutions are exposed to grave risk. And that alone should make business leaders pause and think.
What if Google change the T&C - what does your shareholders have to say about that when your dividend suddenly falls through the floor?
What if Google change the T&C - what does your shareholders have to say about that when your dividend suddenly falls through the floor?
I doubt there will be a "deal" over Greenland. Denmark won't forget what Trump has done and threatened with. Signing any deal in the wake of that would be to signal that the threats worked - and might make those who stood with Denmark reconsider next time it happens.
Because it'll happen again.
Because it'll happen again.
Trump doesn’t have allies. There are only obstacles and those who yield advantage to him. He is an albatross to every American who continues to work with Allies. Rutte, like the favorite uncle, keeps the child distracted, giving the adult family members space to work. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Greenland: US allies won't forget Trump Greenland crisis
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I doubt there will be a "deal" over Greenland. Denmark won't forget what Trump has done and threatened with. Signing any deal in the wake of that would be to signal that the threats worked - and might make those who stood with Denmark reconsider next time it happens.
Because it'll happen again.
Because it'll happen again.
This is one hell of a speech.
Carney has the vision to which EU would do well to listen and consider.
The strong won't stay strong forever. So if we build like Carney proposes - the currently strong will eventually have to cave and join, on the same terms as everyone else.
I like it.
Carney has the vision to which EU would do well to listen and consider.
The strong won't stay strong forever. So if we build like Carney proposes - the currently strong will eventually have to cave and join, on the same terms as everyone else.
I like it.
Canada's PM, Mark Carney, held a great speech about the new world disorder. Would have fitted perfectly in the spring of 2014. Now it's rather late but that he is still one of the first gives witness to the level of leadership we have had over the last decade.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world | CBC News
Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
www.cbc.ca
January 22, 2026 at 5:39 AM
This is one hell of a speech.
Carney has the vision to which EU would do well to listen and consider.
The strong won't stay strong forever. So if we build like Carney proposes - the currently strong will eventually have to cave and join, on the same terms as everyone else.
I like it.
Carney has the vision to which EU would do well to listen and consider.
The strong won't stay strong forever. So if we build like Carney proposes - the currently strong will eventually have to cave and join, on the same terms as everyone else.
I like it.
For clarity.
We (Europeans) do not hate Usaians. We may have strong opinions on the USA *regime*, but we are generally able to distinguish between the population of a country, and its regime.
We (Europeans) do not hate Usaians. We may have strong opinions on the USA *regime*, but we are generally able to distinguish between the population of a country, and its regime.
This man is talking about stealing a country at gunpoint from nations the US is allied with. Of course Europeans hate us. You would feel the same way if you were in their place. American voters put this man in power, he didn’t seize it this time.
January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
For clarity.
We (Europeans) do not hate Usaians. We may have strong opinions on the USA *regime*, but we are generally able to distinguish between the population of a country, and its regime.
We (Europeans) do not hate Usaians. We may have strong opinions on the USA *regime*, but we are generally able to distinguish between the population of a country, and its regime.
If Musk picks a fight with O'Leary, he has his work cut out for him. O'Leary isn't afraid of Musk and he won't pull his punches.
Disclaimer: I don't like O'Leary either because of how he treats the airplane staff and the shady salestactics of RyanAir.
Disclaimer: I don't like O'Leary either because of how he treats the airplane staff and the shady salestactics of RyanAir.
"Musk has suggested he could buy Ryanair and called for its chief executive to be fired amid a deepening spat between the pair. The budget airline branded the Tesla chief an 'idiot', and used the extraordinary row to promote its Jan sale."
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
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@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
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Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days
www.bbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:38 AM
If Musk picks a fight with O'Leary, he has his work cut out for him. O'Leary isn't afraid of Musk and he won't pull his punches.
Disclaimer: I don't like O'Leary either because of how he treats the airplane staff and the shady salestactics of RyanAir.
Disclaimer: I don't like O'Leary either because of how he treats the airplane staff and the shady salestactics of RyanAir.
"Speak" is being very, very, VERY, generous towards Trump.
It's much more likely he'll meander, make random noises, lose the thread, harp on endlessly about something completely irrelevant and then whine - again - how Norway is unfair not giving him the peace price as he's ended 37 wars.
It's much more likely he'll meander, make random noises, lose the thread, harp on endlessly about something completely irrelevant and then whine - again - how Norway is unfair not giving him the peace price as he's ended 37 wars.
Trump is scheduled to speak in Davos at 8:30am ET.. the flight takes 8-8.5h.. he will be delayed.
January 21, 2026 at 5:29 AM
"Speak" is being very, very, VERY, generous towards Trump.
It's much more likely he'll meander, make random noises, lose the thread, harp on endlessly about something completely irrelevant and then whine - again - how Norway is unfair not giving him the peace price as he's ended 37 wars.
It's much more likely he'll meander, make random noises, lose the thread, harp on endlessly about something completely irrelevant and then whine - again - how Norway is unfair not giving him the peace price as he's ended 37 wars.
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🚨🚨 @ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu warned Washington to keep its hands off Greenland and said Europe’s response to U.S. President Donald #Trump’s threats would be “unflinching.” 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Von der Leyen vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump with EU-US relations in turmoil
The “old order” is dead, European Commission president says in Davos speech.
www.politico.eu
January 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM
🚨🚨 @ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu warned Washington to keep its hands off Greenland and said Europe’s response to U.S. President Donald #Trump’s threats would be “unflinching.” 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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🚨🚨In light of recent events, it is worth to recap that the #tradebazooka, aka as the #Anti-Coercion instrument now is more serious on the table as the EU is considering its response to #Trump's insane Greenland plans. 🧵 policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/enforcement-...
Protecting against coercion
The Anti-Coercion Instrument for protecting the EU and its Member States from third countries’ economic coercion entered into force on 27 December 2023.
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu
January 19, 2026 at 8:21 AM
🚨🚨In light of recent events, it is worth to recap that the #tradebazooka, aka as the #Anti-Coercion instrument now is more serious on the table as the EU is considering its response to #Trump's insane Greenland plans. 🧵 policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/enforcement-...
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🚨🚨"Years of careful diplomacy, billions of dollars in trade, are now at risk because senators and representatives who know better have refused to use the powers they have to block him. Now is the time." @anneapplebaum.bsky.social on the Republicans as the last barrier to stop #Trump the madman.
January 20, 2026 at 7:56 AM
🚨🚨"Years of careful diplomacy, billions of dollars in trade, are now at risk because senators and representatives who know better have refused to use the powers they have to block him. Now is the time." @anneapplebaum.bsky.social on the Republicans as the last barrier to stop #Trump the madman.
Expect this to start happening more and more. Once the notion that USA is "bad debt" starts rolling, it snowballs. This may even have been the thinking for a while, but none wanted to be the first to openly say it. Trump's noise about Greenland provided the impetus for Denmark to not hold back.
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Expect this to start happening more and more. Once the notion that USA is "bad debt" starts rolling, it snowballs. This may even have been the thinking for a while, but none wanted to be the first to openly say it. Trump's noise about Greenland provided the impetus for Denmark to not hold back.
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This bit from the Newsroom never fails to make me just watch and listen. It is pure awesome. And that "Enough?" right at the end - it just hammers the point home.
This bit from the Newsroom never fails to make me just watch and listen. It is pure awesome. And that "Enough?" right at the end - it just hammers the point home.
The Newsroom Opening Scene
YouTube video by BlackHorse7PL
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January 20, 2026 at 5:18 AM
youtu.be/SDpZ7w9uNuc
This bit from the Newsroom never fails to make me just watch and listen. It is pure awesome. And that "Enough?" right at the end - it just hammers the point home.
This bit from the Newsroom never fails to make me just watch and listen. It is pure awesome. And that "Enough?" right at the end - it just hammers the point home.
A *very* valid point Brask makes.
"Erratic" and "mad" are two adjectives apt for the situation at hand. I'd probably opt for "bat-shit insane" personally, but Brask is trying to be diplomatic and I don't have to be.
"Erratic" and "mad" are two adjectives apt for the situation at hand. I'd probably opt for "bat-shit insane" personally, but Brask is trying to be diplomatic and I don't have to be.
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask: If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate and House to start to take control of political power... With this erratic and mad behaviour, you have to ask... Is the President capable of running the US?
January 20, 2026 at 4:58 AM
A *very* valid point Brask makes.
"Erratic" and "mad" are two adjectives apt for the situation at hand. I'd probably opt for "bat-shit insane" personally, but Brask is trying to be diplomatic and I don't have to be.
"Erratic" and "mad" are two adjectives apt for the situation at hand. I'd probably opt for "bat-shit insane" personally, but Brask is trying to be diplomatic and I don't have to be.
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one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
It occurs to me all the yelling at ICE in MPLS isn't merely funny. Getting made fun of like this is awful for morale. ICE is losing field officers faster than it can wave them through training, and a big part of it is how little of this these little weasels can take.
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
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Denmark's military intelligence service has recommended that the country's authorities refrain from using Bluetooth devices due to risk of US espionage. Other European intelligence services have directed similar memos.
January 19, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Denmark's military intelligence service has recommended that the country's authorities refrain from using Bluetooth devices due to risk of US espionage. Other European intelligence services have directed similar memos.
Unironically, they should fully fund ICC/ICJ and have a global arrest warrant drawn up over everyone in the tinpot regime, along with all the enablers.
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Unironically, they should fully fund ICC/ICJ and have a global arrest warrant drawn up over everyone in the tinpot regime, along with all the enablers.
I am in agreement that ACI seems to be made for exactly this.
However, if we can achieve the same outcome and still have the bazooka unfired - it may give the idiots pause for thought.
EU should nullify the agreement from last year, sell some US debt and kick X out of EU. And if Trump whines...
However, if we can achieve the same outcome and still have the bazooka unfired - it may give the idiots pause for thought.
EU should nullify the agreement from last year, sell some US debt and kick X out of EU. And if Trump whines...
🚨🚨Excellent and nuanced long #tradesecrets piece by trade opiner @alanbeattie.bsky.social with a lot of food for thought on the EU's response to #Trump tariffs.
No easy options ahead but I would (and I think Alan agrees here) vote for triggering the #tradebazooka (aka the #ACI instrument):
No easy options ahead but I would (and I think Alan agrees here) vote for triggering the #tradebazooka (aka the #ACI instrument):
January 19, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I am in agreement that ACI seems to be made for exactly this.
However, if we can achieve the same outcome and still have the bazooka unfired - it may give the idiots pause for thought.
EU should nullify the agreement from last year, sell some US debt and kick X out of EU. And if Trump whines...
However, if we can achieve the same outcome and still have the bazooka unfired - it may give the idiots pause for thought.
EU should nullify the agreement from last year, sell some US debt and kick X out of EU. And if Trump whines...
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Bessent: "it would be very unwise of Europe to retaliate".
As refined as the rear of a donkey, breath smelling of manure, the jester really do suggest to turn the other cheek.
Guess what imbecile, that's not up to you. Keep talking though, Nuremburg II awaits.
Bessent: "it would be very unwise of Europe to retaliate".
As refined as the rear of a donkey, breath smelling of manure, the jester really do suggest to turn the other cheek.
Guess what imbecile, that's not up to you. Keep talking though, Nuremburg II awaits.
Bessent: Det vore mycket oklokt av Europa att hämnas
Europas regeringar bör inte hämnas mot eventuella amerikanska åtgärder i konflikten om Grönland, säger USA:s finansminister Scott Bessent.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Bessent: "it would be very unwise of Europe to retaliate".
As refined as the rear of a donkey, breath smelling of manure, the jester really do suggest to turn the other cheek.
Guess what imbecile, that's not up to you. Keep talking though, Nuremburg II awaits.
Bessent: "it would be very unwise of Europe to retaliate".
As refined as the rear of a donkey, breath smelling of manure, the jester really do suggest to turn the other cheek.
Guess what imbecile, that's not up to you. Keep talking though, Nuremburg II awaits.
omni.se/a/BxlXgl
Sweden's Foreign Relations council is calling all political parties to a meeting. That only happens when something big is discussed, which needs a broad majority (they're usually looking for >75-80% to be behind the decision).
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This one will be interesting.
Sweden's Foreign Relations council is calling all political parties to a meeting. That only happens when something big is discussed, which needs a broad majority (they're usually looking for >75-80% to be behind the decision).
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This one will be interesting.
Efter tullhoten: Partierna kallas till utrikesnämnden
Statsminister Ulf Kristersson (M) kallar riksdagens samtliga partier till möte i utrikesnämnden i veckan, erfar TT.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Sweden's Foreign Relations council is calling all political parties to a meeting. That only happens when something big is discussed, which needs a broad majority (they're usually looking for >75-80% to be behind the decision).
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This one will be interesting.
Sweden's Foreign Relations council is calling all political parties to a meeting. That only happens when something big is discussed, which needs a broad majority (they're usually looking for >75-80% to be behind the decision).
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This one will be interesting.
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Study: the bill for Trump's tariffs is almost entirely paid for by... regular usaians. Only 4% of it is shouldered by foreign actors shipping things to USA.
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Surprise, surprise. Not. This is what we've all been saying all along. Lies or no lies from President Dofus.
Study: the bill for Trump's tariffs is almost entirely paid for by... regular usaians. Only 4% of it is shouldered by foreign actors shipping things to USA.
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Surprise, surprise. Not. This is what we've all been saying all along. Lies or no lies from President Dofus.
Studie: Amerikaner står för nästan hela Trumps tullnota
Donald Trumps tullar på importerade varor betalas i praktiken nästan helt och hållet av amerikaner. Det framgår av en studie från tankesmedjan Kiel Institute for the World Economy, enligt Bloomberg.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Study: the bill for Trump's tariffs is almost entirely paid for by... regular usaians. Only 4% of it is shouldered by foreign actors shipping things to USA.
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Surprise, surprise. Not. This is what we've all been saying all along. Lies or no lies from President Dofus.
Study: the bill for Trump's tariffs is almost entirely paid for by... regular usaians. Only 4% of it is shouldered by foreign actors shipping things to USA.
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Surprise, surprise. Not. This is what we've all been saying all along. Lies or no lies from President Dofus.
Wut?!
Who gives a rat's ass if a delivery driver sings while driving? If it helps them get the job done and it doesn't break any laws, let them.
Who gives a rat's ass if a delivery driver sings while driving? If it helps them get the job done and it doesn't break any laws, let them.
This is the fucking limit. I had no idea that Amazon drivers AREN'T ALLOWED TO SING
wat
CRUSH this monopoly wtf my levels were already redlining
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
wat
CRUSH this monopoly wtf my levels were already redlining
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
January 19, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Wut?!
Who gives a rat's ass if a delivery driver sings while driving? If it helps them get the job done and it doesn't break any laws, let them.
Who gives a rat's ass if a delivery driver sings while driving? If it helps them get the job done and it doesn't break any laws, let them.
Thought.
The €93Bn retaliatory tariffs will likely have limited, or no effect. It sends a message, sure, but it won't solve the problem. It'll make Trump irate and we'll have 150% tariffs applied across the board against EU and UK.
The €93Bn retaliatory tariffs will likely have limited, or no effect. It sends a message, sure, but it won't solve the problem. It'll make Trump irate and we'll have 150% tariffs applied across the board against EU and UK.
This is where we are at. For what? For nothing. For stupidity. For ego. For an old, demented malignant narcissist who expects the world to jump at his every whim. Well, when you follow international news you can see that the world has pretty much had enough of his bullshit.
January 19, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Thought.
The €93Bn retaliatory tariffs will likely have limited, or no effect. It sends a message, sure, but it won't solve the problem. It'll make Trump irate and we'll have 150% tariffs applied across the board against EU and UK.
The €93Bn retaliatory tariffs will likely have limited, or no effect. It sends a message, sure, but it won't solve the problem. It'll make Trump irate and we'll have 150% tariffs applied across the board against EU and UK.