The world reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs: 'No basis in logic' - eviltoast

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.

    • HeliumFalcon@lemm.ee
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      McDonald’s fucked up his order recently which is why their island received tariffs.

      He’s going to get free hamberders for life when they cave.

    • Comtief@lemm.ee
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      21 hours ago

      These penguins managed to put USA into trade deficit with the island somehow?

      • AJ1@lemmy.ca
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        they have it hard enough already without tarrifs. wasn’t it last year or the year before where an entire colony of emperor penguins had every single chick die that breeding season? that’s extremely sad. but sure, hit 'em with tarrifs too, why not

    • werefreeatlast@lemmy.world
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      Give him some credit (not a lot). What if China were to give these penguins cars to resale? Middle men penguins is what they are. They should call the island Midway island, a term invented by his assholness.