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.

    • @barneypiccolo@lemm.ee
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      I’ve been using it ever since i heard thats what the younger staffers in the Biden White House called him. I found it simultaneously hilarious, vicious, and accurate. I encourage you and others to use it often.

      Agent Krasnov is an acceptsble alternative.

      Other suggestions:

      Kapo Stephen “PeeWee Himmler” Miller (my favorite)

      Steve “Unwiped Asshole” Bannon

      Empty G

      Lauren Boobert

      Big Boobie Bondi

      Couchfucker Vance (not very original, but a good reminder)

      Gold Digging Whore (the Propaganda Secretary, I can’t be bothered to learn her name)

      Traitor also works for all of them. Nazi, too.