The World Reacts To Trump's Sweeping Tariffs: 'No Basis In Logic'
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“Nobody wants a trade war," said one British official.

Summary

Global leaders criticized Trump’s new tariffs, which range from 10% to 49%, warning of trade wars and economic fallout.

The UK and Italy urged negotiation, while Brazil passed a reciprocity bill. China and South Korea vowed countermeasures.

Australia and New Zealand rejected Trump’s logic, citing existing trade deals and low tariffs. Norfolk Island was baffled by a 29% duty despite having no exports.

Financial markets dropped, oil and bitcoin sank, and leaders warned of inflation. Analysts say Trump risks fracturing global trade with little to gain economically.

  • lumonyEnglish
    36·
    2 days ago

    This is not the end goal.

    Anyone who believes this without critique is incapable of autonomous thought.

    • 1984@lemmy.todayEnglish
      52·
      2 days ago

      Still it was too difficult for you to express your own opinions. Too scary?

      • lumonyEnglish
        26·
        2 days ago

        Arguing with you people is a waste of time.

        I’m going to ignore you now.

        • Fluke@lemm.eeEnglish
          34·
          2 days ago

          “I’m too smart to deal with the likes of you.”

          Riding that dunning-krueger curve like a pro fucking surfer.

          • lumonyEnglish
            23·
            2 days ago

            Yeah, fools think everyone is worth arguing with.

            Gonna block you, too.

        • AJ1@lemmy.caEnglish
          33·
          2 days ago

          it’s not really arguing if you’re not making a point though, is it? it’s just insulting people and refusing to explain why. that’s not the same thing as arguing.