Trump's trade agenda on the verge of imploding

[Speedwell]

I wasn't aware that the president of the USA can order companies on such things.

He can't. That's only allowed in fascist regimes.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Does he think he can order American companies to do things?

I wasn't aware that the president of the USA can order companies on such things.

Constitution, Schmonstitution.

 

[LoAmmi]

Constitution, Schmonstitution.

I'm ready for the defenders to come in and tell us all he doesn't really mean order.

 

[LoAmmi]

"Also, I am ordering all carriers, including Fed Ex, Amazon, UPS and the Post Office, to SEARCH FOR & REFUSE,........all deliveries of Fentanyl from China (or anywhere else!). "

What?

 

[Nithavela]

"Also, I am ordering all carriers, including Fed Ex, Amazon, UPS and the Post Office, to SEARCH FOR & REFUSE,........all deliveries of Fentanyl from China (or anywhere else!). "

What?

That will be a pain for cancer patients.

Literally.

 

[DaisyDay]

At what point will Donald fans admit he's jumped the shark?

 

[LoAmmi]

That will be a pain for cancer patients.

Literally.

Well, beyond that, I don't think it's the job of those carriers to do that. Isn't it customs that inspects packages? I could be wrong.

 

[Nithavela]

Well, beyond that, I don't think it's the job of those carriers to do that. Isn't it customs that inspects packages? I could be wrong.

Always safe to double-check.

Hey, why stop there? Search through every piece of mail and every package. Who needs the fourth ammendement? You got something to hide, citizen?

 

[LoAmmi]

Always safe to double-check.

Actually, safety is a big issue. Customs has the proper equipment and procedures to check for things. If UPS, FedEx and other carriers do not, you could literally have people die by being exposed to drugs. I don't believe they are typically responsible for that and everything goes through other inspection.

 

[Nithavela]

Actually, safety is a big issue. Customs has the proper equipment and procedures to check for things. If UPS, FedEx and other carriers do not, you could literally have people die by being exposed to drugs. I don't believe they are typically responsible for that and everything goes through other inspection.

Well, sucks to be them, the president gave an order.

 

[FreeinChrist]

He can't. It was a moronic, delusional tweet.

 

[FreeinChrist]

As we have the academic fight over the predictability of the yield curve, increased tariffs will continue to negatively affect the world economy.

The yield curve dipped again yesterday. Corporate loans are defaulting at a higher rate, too.

 

[LoAmmi]

He can't. It was a moronic, delusional tweet.

I'm just imagining that I would have been able to just hear the cry of "SOCIALISM!" had Obama tweeted anything similar to that. Fox News would have been screaming it so loud you wouldn't even have needed a TV on to hear it.

 

[FenderTL5]

I'm ready for the defenders to come in and tell us all he doesn't really mean order.

That part was "just a joke." You know, Trump just joking too see if those not loyal to him would react negatively. Like every other asinine statement he's made since announcing his candidacy.

 

[wing2000]

In a series of tweets, [Trump] expresses frustration with China, and says, “Our great American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China.”

Sounds like he's got everything under control.

Here ye, here ye...

 

[wing2000]

Does he think he can order American companies to do things?

Of course he does.

 

[wing2000]

“My only question is, who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?” Trump tweeted

[whom should I blame? China or the US Federal Reserve Chair? ....decisions, decisions]

 

[iluvatar5150]

“My only question is, who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?” Trump tweeted

[whom should I blame? China or the US Federal Reserve Chair? ....decisions, decisions]

When does this qualify as “hating America” by whatever standards Republicans use to measure that sort of thing?

 

[essentialsaltes]

In another tit-for-tat response, China has formally announced additional tariffs on US products.

In another tit-for-tat response, Trump has tweeted that he will hike the rates importers must pay on Chinese-made goods even higher.

Trump said the US will raise tariffs from 25% to 30% on $250 billion in goods that are already being taxed starting October 1.
He also threatened to ratchet up promised tariffs on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese imports from 10% to 15%.

Reminds me of that bit in Demolition Man, where the cop is trying to arrest Simon Phoenix:

Cop: The maniac responded scornfully.
Guidance: Approach and repeat ultimatum in an even firmer tone of voice. Add the words: "or else. "

 

[cow451]

Does he think he can order American companies to do things?

Yes. He’s Donald Trump. He calms the raging seas and keeps the planes in the air... mostly.