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JohnnyRingo

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25. Trump doesn't want to say he started a trade war, but....

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Thu Mar 13, 2025, 10:28 AM

Mar 13

...he's now loading the Howitzer of tariffs.
The economic stability of the entire world is in peril because of the whims of one man. Two if you count Putin.

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. booze over tax on U.S. whiskey [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Mar 13 OP

FAFO Marthe48 Mar 13 #1

I'd settle for regular concrete. n/t whopis01 Mar 13 #14

or a dirty sock johnnyfins Mar 13 #33

While running the country into the ground................. Lovie777 Mar 13 #2

A lot of wealthy Republicans are going to be unhappy. yardwork Mar 13 #7

Especially Hegseth mdbl Mar 13 #18

His strategy with trade policy is "chicken". forgotmylogin Mar 13 #32

nana boo boo...infinity johnnyfins Mar 13 #34

Alcohol taxes at one time were known as vice taxes. bucolic_frolic Mar 13 #3

US does not and cannot make official appelation "Champagne". But tRump might try a Gulf move. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 13 #4

It would be better if the Champagne region became the 52nd state Prairie Gates Mar 13 #10

Do it! Keep burning bridges. we can do it Mar 13 #5

While your standing on them! BattleRow Mar 13 #38

Asshole doubles down on dumbass plan. Scrivener7 Mar 13 #6

Are Republicans going to finally push back? IronLionZion Mar 13 #8

Coors Light is made in the US...unfortunately, they're going to pay for the aluminum tariff Prairie Gates Mar 13 #11

Colbert joked about selling beer in plastic bags or cartons like milk IronLionZion Mar 13 #19

Can't come close to meeting the demand Prairie Gates Mar 13 #20

If I can't get my fucking Campari and amaros I'm for real going to lose my shit Prairie Gates Mar 13 #9

There are some empty shelves GardenGnome Mar 13 #12

Trump lie #????? Gimpyknee Mar 13 #13

Sounds incredibly paranoid to me birdographer Mar 13 #16

This is Putin's position, and why Russian propaganda backed Brexit Prairie Gates Mar 13 #21

By "Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S." I am sure he means Trump Winery whopis01 Mar 13 #15

Trump Hotel drink prices will go up?? riversedge Mar 13 #23

Another stupid move by the stable genius. Dave Bowman Mar 13 #17

If I recall correctly, the Kennedy clan got their money from 'rum running'... NotHardly Mar 13 #22

Trade War MissouriDem47 Mar 13 #24

Trump doesn't want to say he started a trade war, but.... JohnnyRingo Mar 13 #25

Obviously he's lost whatever little mind he had. NNadir Mar 13 #26

I think the worst of it is realizing mnhtnbb Mar 13 #35

She really was magnificent in her upbeat presence. I was filled... NNadir Mar 13 #36

This is absurd. I blame those who voted for him. They must be thrilled prices are going up. OLDMDDEM Mar 13 #27

I quit drinking 40 years ago CountAllVotes Mar 13 #28

He's trying to be another Putin Owens Mar 13 #29

Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates LetMyPeopleVote Mar 13 #30

These tariffs are disastrous for the bourbon industry ... this is jobs." LetMyPeopleVote Mar 13 #31

I am FAIRLY sure... jmowreader Mar 13 #37

Trump wants everyone to know... dchill Mar 13 #39