Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU, says bloc was always meant to hurt the U.S. | Forex Factory

  • Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU, says bloc was always meant to hurt the U.S.

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    U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union, claiming that the economic and political bloc was formed “to screw” the U.S. On Wednesday, during the first Cabinet meeting of his second term in office, Trump said that duties against Canada and Mexico would take effect on April 2 and that his trade measures will include a 25% tariff on goods from the EU. “We’ll be announcing it very soon,” he told reporters. “It’ll be [a] 25% [tariff] generally speaking, and that will be on cars and all other things.” He added, “They’ve really taken advantage of us ... (full story)

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Trader#58A7
Feb 27, 2025 7:08am
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Quoting cco1569474
25% is not enough the EU has been ripping us off because of are weak crooked commie Democrat government. It would be better if we make them ether trade fair or not at all.
yea my guy, the EU is actively ripping you off. those TRANSatlantic fascists are personally jacking up your egg prices, stuffing tampons in your nightstand, and subjugating you. Fucking moron.
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Mitiblotch
Feb 27, 2025 12:03pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
If it wasn’t for America you’d all be speaking German now . Let’s face it - this isn’t about the US , it’s your disdain of Trump . Ranting on a financial platform isn’t going to change anything. , if it makes you feel better though - go for it The US is far from perfect but the people are decent folk . I don’t need a history lesson thanks , so please spare me the patronising comments .
Or they'd even be speaking Japanese now
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KingMusa
Feb 27, 2025 7:23am
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Quoting cco1569474
25% is not enough the EU has been ripping us off because of are weak crooked commie Democrat government. It would be better if we make them ether trade fair or not at all.
To be fair, since the EU was formed, there has been 2 Democrat and 2 Republican presidents. So are both parties considered crooked government? 2 wings of the same bird and the people are the ones who pay for these decisions.
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W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 12:27pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} Have I hurt your feelings ? Please give me a history lesson . You’re so selective in what you choose to comment on . Truth is - I’ve forgotten more than you’ll ever know .
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Please give me a history lesson
See above, some people already reminded you of the history, you said you don't need it. Make up you mind.
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Have I hurt your feelings ?
No, you are just a clown. At least you stopped deleting comments
OnlineAddict
Feb 27, 2025 7:11am
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As a EU citizen, I can't even order stuff from outside of EU without paying extra fees on it. Sometimes up to 30% extra on top of the product value. VAT around 20% and customs duty up to 10%.
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freeForexMan
Feb 27, 2025 10:04am
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Quoting cco1569474
25% is not enough the EU has been ripping us off because of are weak crooked commie Democrat government. It would be better if we make them ether trade fair or not at all.
we don`t need your US shit products. Your cars suck, airplanes suck, food suck, and everything is made in china. Even vacations in asia are better than in US. US is boooring. If I am american i would be shamed to be one of you. So stay in US, we don`t need you.
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Mitiblotch
Feb 27, 2025 11:50am
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Quoting freeForexMan
{quote} we don`t need your US shit products. Your cars suck, airplanes suck, food suck, and everything is made in china. Even vacations in asia are better than in US. US is boooring. If I am american i would be shamed to be one of you. So stay in US, we don`t need you.
I'm sure your country lives and breathes the US. Every country does except Russia. The real world laughs at your post.
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W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 8:03am
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Every country has VAT (or GST/whatever = sales tax)

EU humiliating US with higher quality and lower price products.
China humiliating with lower quality and lower cost (that's why 10% on China?).
Poor USA
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 10:44am
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Quoting freeForexMan
{quote} we don`t need your US shit products. Your cars suck, airplanes suck, food suck, and everything is made in china. Even vacations in asia are better than in US. US is boooring. If I am american i would be shamed to be one of you. So stay in US, we don`t need you.
it probably wouldn't even be considered food.. US bread is banned in EU
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 12:03pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
Ranting on a financial platform isn’t going to change anything. ,.
That's your entire history on this site
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I don’t need a history lesson thanks
Yes, you need
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If it wasn’t for America you’d all be speaking German now
We need a ruzzian-side counterpart for this show. They'll eat you alive for such statements
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 12:23pm
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Quoting teprewitt23
{quote} that has nothing to do with the citizens, those of us that realize we are being poisoned do not support the circumstances we live in but make no mistake.......the US government is a two headed serpent, there is no good government, there is no bad government, only "The Government" the illusion of elections perpetuates all governments and their ability to control their workers. don't be a hypocrite, your not better than anyone else.
Bread really has nothing to do with citizens, except that some people have IQ of the bread* (*idk if there is such idiom in English)
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 12:44pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} A 33 year old German calling me a clown makes my day . Cheers. Also strange that in our first interaction you called me the polar opposite - Go figure! Poor linguistic skills, zero historical knowledge and if we’re being blunt - pure disdain of the current president. Or is it the US citizens you despise ? It’s pretty obvious that it’s both.
I'm sorry I can't do more for your life.

You're confusing me with someone, I never called you anything else. Provide a link.

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Poor linguistic skills, zero historical knowledge and if we’re being blunt - pure disdain of the current president
Be more precise, someone might think you're talking about yourself and Macron
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 12:47pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} A 33 year old German calling me a clown makes my day . Cheers. Strange that in our first interaction you called me the polar opposite - Go figure! Poor linguistic skills, zero historical knowledge and if we’re being blunt - pure disdain of the current president. Or is it the US citizens you despise ? It’s pretty obvious that it’s both.
It's strange - why should I respect the current U.S. president or any of them?
On this site, you'll find many of his fans from Nigeria, for example, which feels completely out of place.
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 1:31pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} As vague as ever. You skirt the questions like a politician .
Hm.. questions?
1. "Have I hurt your feelings ?" - answered. No.
2. "Or is it the US citizens you despise ?" - supposed to be serios question? and you answered it (and for) yourself

Excuse me, excellent sir, but how should I address you if not a clown?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could point out any shortcomings in my English. However, please keep in mind that I'm not a native speaker. (Just like you lol)

And I saw what you've wrote. Go prove it (hope you have access to my sessions history, at least). Maybe I'm a Somalian (although I'm not from France) pirate?

General algorithm in this situ:
- claim intelligent superiority
- shit your pants
- run away
W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 1:44pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} I guess I was correct in my assumption then . Obliviously touched a nerve , thanks for confirmation . Lay the bait and let them bite lol Спокойной
Like I said

General algorithm in this situ:
- claim intelligent superiority
- shit your pants
- run away

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MusketeerTum
Feb 27, 2025 10:01am
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US better not buy or sell anything to any countries. Problem will be resolved. No argument on who is being shortchanged,
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MusketeerTum
Feb 27, 2025 2:55pm
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Enemy becomes Ally and Ally becomes Enemy, all happened within a month. Unbelievable
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TudorIoan
Feb 28, 2025 12:44am
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"EU was always meant to hurt the U.S."
Childish fool, pety weak moron!.......
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W0lfram
Feb 27, 2025 3:32pm
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EU knows how to wage a trade war with the United States from 2001-2002. Good luck.
cco1569474
Feb 27, 2025 6:51am
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25% is not enough the EU has been ripping us off because of are weak crooked commie Democrat government. It would be better if we make them ether trade fair or not at all.
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cco1569474
Feb 27, 2025 7:32am
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Trader#A174
Feb 27, 2025 7:18am
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Quoting cco1569474
25% is not enough the EU has been ripping us off because of are weak crooked commie Democrat government. It would be better if we make them ether trade fair or not at all.
Go open up a book for once
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Trader#125D
Feb 27, 2025 7:26am
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Quoting cco1569474
25% is not enough the EU has been ripping us off because of are weak crooked commie Democrat government. It would be better if we make them ether trade fair or not at all.
please stop trading with the east weve had enough of your dictating of the world. pain and misery wherever you guys go.
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Erma2025
Feb 27, 2025 8:08am
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Всем привет
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Trader#BA28
Feb 27, 2025 11:42am
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Quoting freeForexMan
{quote} we don`t need your US shit products. Your cars suck, airplanes suck, food suck, and everything is made in china. Even vacations in asia are better than in US. US is boooring. If I am american i would be shamed to be one of you. So stay in US, we don`t need you.
I'm an American and I agree with this take tbh. We don't have anything left to be proud of. We are just international bullies quickly sliding below first world conditions thanks to our robber barons leeching the country dry. The party is over
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Trader#F17E
Feb 27, 2025 8:36am
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Gold will fly
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