U.S. to slap tariffs on steel, aluminum from EU on Thursday: sources - Page 5

Jimbuna · 06-13-18, 08:17 AM

Less than a couple of hours ago Trump tweeted "Oil prices are too high, OPEC is at it again. Not good!"

Onkel Neal · 06-13-18, 10:28 AM

No, no, Trump is wrong, oil needs to keep going up, I'll be happy at $150/bbl

Catfish · 06-13-18, 02:00 PM

Obvious that Dump does not need other allies because Kim is his new Buddy.

Rip · 06-13-18, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

No, no, Trump is wrong, oil needs to keep going up, I'll be happy at $150/bbl

Sounds like a good number. At lest that high. You know for the good of the environment and all.....

Rockstar · 06-13-18, 02:50 PM

Arent we the largest exporter of oil these days? Hell ya 150 is a great number.

Platapus · 06-13-18, 06:13 PM

I am sure that oil at 150 a barrel will have a significant effect on our economy

Gerald · 06-16-18, 02:40 AM

Quote:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fears of tariffs and a potential global trade war have jostled U.S. stocks over the past few months, but there is a sense among investors that the market is taking the drum beat of rhetoric and statements more in stride.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKBN1JB2YL

And an escalation is to wait.

Gerald · 06-17-18, 08:24 AM

Trump will probably be stuck, in its tariff, even if it affects workers and businesses at home.

Gerald · 06-21-18, 08:32 AM

Times running out,soon the new tariff will be IRL.

mapuc · 06-21-18, 11:33 AM

It may not come to this, but if it does

Can USA fight a Trade war on two front ?
(Against EU and against China)

Markus

Rockstar · 06-21-18, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

It may not come to this, but if it does

Can USA fight a Trade war on two front ?
(Against EU and against China)

Markus

The E.U. = shameless blowhards easily overcome because all they have are good intentions and everyone knows where that path leads too. They're a push over and have enough internal issues of their own doing. They can't afford to start getting uppity.

Now China that may be another story far in the future. But right now they have little in the way of production geared towards domestic financial security. Their GDP relies heavily on exports as does the common chinese workers income. So I think they come to negotiate soon. Heck they already offered 70 billion to stop the impending trade war, we told them to pack sand.

I think it was in post #48 that Trump said might be a little painful but in the end it will be better for the U.S.

All I can say to that is: I hope so.

Skybird · 06-21-18, 03:19 PM

The Donald does not count services when claiming a European trade surplus, and it is right these services where the US score very, very heavily. If the EU would launch penalty tarrifs on this segment of business and target US services with penalty tarrifs, then it would become as hurting for the US as it may become for Europe. Maybe even more.

The question is whether or not Brussels has the balls to do this.

Jimbuna · 06-22-18, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

The Donald does not count services when claiming a European trade surplus, and it is right these services where the US score very, very heavily. If the EU would launch penalty tarrifs on this segment of business and target US services with penalty tarrifs, then it would become as hurting for the US as it may become for Europe. Maybe even more.

The question is whether or not Brussels has the balls to do this.

They're currently too engrossed in trying to punish the UK and set an example to deter other member states who may be thinking of leaving.

ikalugin · 06-22-18, 07:07 AM

I think this crisis was summarised by one US official back in 2014 or so:

" the EU"

Rockstar · 06-22-18, 06:01 PM

That was Victoria lamenting over the E.U. dragging its feet over sanctions against the Ukraine. However that's not what really surprised us. What surprised us was Russian intelligence services taped and released the conversation.

06-13-18, 08:17 AM	#61
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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Arent we the largest exporter of oil these days? Hell ya 150 is a great number.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Times running out,soon the new tariff will be IRL. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,548 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	It may not come to this, but if it does Can USA fight a Trade war on two front ? (Against EU and against China) Markus

06-21-18, 03:19 PM	#72
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,697 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The Donald does not count services when claiming a European trade surplus, and it is right these services where the US score very, very heavily. If the EU would launch penalty tarrifs on this segment of business and target US services with penalty tarrifs, then it would become as hurting for the US as it may become for Europe. Maybe even more. The question is whether or not Brussels has the balls to do this. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I think this crisis was summarised by one US official back in 2014 or so: " the EU" __________________ Grumpy as always. Last edited by Jimbuna; 06-23-18 at 06:55 AM. Reason: Inappropriate language

06-22-18, 06:01 PM	#75
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	That was Victoria lamenting over the E.U. dragging its feet over sanctions against the Ukraine. However that's not what really surprised us. What surprised us was Russian intelligence services taped and released the conversation.