Good recommendations and thanks for your thoughtful analyses.
It is worth calling out the primary motivating factor in the Trump tariff fiasco(s)… Service to Russia. Sure, there are some other autocratic states and anational capital manipulators also in the mix of clients served here, but the Canada / EU tariffs are primarily a gift to Russia.
Those affected by the Trump admin’s tariffs should consider forming a BRICS style alliance. The US has done none of the long, hard work to develop industrial infrastructure and a trained workforce to bring manufacturing back home. Hence, all is a performative dance by a madman trying to establish an argument as to why the US desperately needs to start importing raw materials and goods from Russia. An “alliance of the tariffed” would go a long way to eliminating the US from supply and manufacturing chains until “we” can get along with others in the sandbox.
Thanks again for your efforts. You provide a great deal of worthwhile insights in your pieces. Best of luck.
Raise taxes or fees on US military bases. U.S. military bases outside of the United States are not considered sovereign U.S. territory. They remain under the jurisdiction of the host country, though the U.S. typically has certain legal and operational control over the base through agreements like Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs). These SOFAs or other treaties often include exemptions from local tariffs and customs duties for goods imported for official use by the base. Some host nations may impose certain taxes or fees on goods brought in for personal use by military personnel or contractors.
But is that consistent with what still seems to be the European majority view, that we still need American security involvement in Europe? At least for the moment. The Trump regime has already made noises about bringing their troops home, and presumably putting up charges on their bases would increase the likelihood of that happening.
America is best described as a constitutional republic with a democratic system and a capitalist economy. Right now I would question the democratic system component. The capitalists control the country and the US military however “governmental” is a huge capitalist machine. The US military has grown by pushing themselves on European countries and creating the dependency. It makes money for the capitalist that provides hardware and services. You’re correct that he has threatened to bring troops home. That is his mode of operation. Threats. I believe that if his actions impact capitalist bank accounts, he’ll acquiesce. How the tariff “wars” play out will give us a clue to future action. He thinks he is a negotiator. He is, but a bad one. I hope I am not wrong.
Well the threat at the moment is Russia but they are in no position to undertake any military threats anywhere as their military is teetering on collapse. Putin bit off more than he could chew with Ukraine. In the years it will take him the rebuild his military, Europe and it's allies (not including the US) can and will quickly position themselves to be able to easily handle any threat. Don't deal with the US, they can't be trusted.
Good recommendations and thanks for your thoughtful analyses.
It is worth calling out the primary motivating factor in the Trump tariff fiasco(s)… Service to Russia. Sure, there are some other autocratic states and anational capital manipulators also in the mix of clients served here, but the Canada / EU tariffs are primarily a gift to Russia.
Those affected by the Trump admin’s tariffs should consider forming a BRICS style alliance. The US has done none of the long, hard work to develop industrial infrastructure and a trained workforce to bring manufacturing back home. Hence, all is a performative dance by a madman trying to establish an argument as to why the US desperately needs to start importing raw materials and goods from Russia. An “alliance of the tariffed” would go a long way to eliminating the US from supply and manufacturing chains until “we” can get along with others in the sandbox.
Thanks again for your efforts. You provide a great deal of worthwhile insights in your pieces. Best of luck.
Thanks Paul
Raise taxes or fees on US military bases. U.S. military bases outside of the United States are not considered sovereign U.S. territory. They remain under the jurisdiction of the host country, though the U.S. typically has certain legal and operational control over the base through agreements like Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs). These SOFAs or other treaties often include exemptions from local tariffs and customs duties for goods imported for official use by the base. Some host nations may impose certain taxes or fees on goods brought in for personal use by military personnel or contractors.
But is that consistent with what still seems to be the European majority view, that we still need American security involvement in Europe? At least for the moment. The Trump regime has already made noises about bringing their troops home, and presumably putting up charges on their bases would increase the likelihood of that happening.
America is best described as a constitutional republic with a democratic system and a capitalist economy. Right now I would question the democratic system component. The capitalists control the country and the US military however “governmental” is a huge capitalist machine. The US military has grown by pushing themselves on European countries and creating the dependency. It makes money for the capitalist that provides hardware and services. You’re correct that he has threatened to bring troops home. That is his mode of operation. Threats. I believe that if his actions impact capitalist bank accounts, he’ll acquiesce. How the tariff “wars” play out will give us a clue to future action. He thinks he is a negotiator. He is, but a bad one. I hope I am not wrong.
I don't think the USA can be described as a constitutional republic anymore by any yardstick, Joe.
I am afraid you are correct!
Well the threat at the moment is Russia but they are in no position to undertake any military threats anywhere as their military is teetering on collapse. Putin bit off more than he could chew with Ukraine. In the years it will take him the rebuild his military, Europe and it's allies (not including the US) can and will quickly position themselves to be able to easily handle any threat. Don't deal with the US, they can't be trusted.
Great plans indeed!