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China Vows ‘Countermeasures’ Against Trump’s Tariffs, Says ‘Fentanyl Is America’s Problem’
Disswire.com ^ | 2 February 2025 | Bradley Greer

Posted on 02/02/2025 4:54:51 AM PST by Sam77

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has imposed crushing new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, citing concerns over the influx of deadly fentanyl into the United States.

The administration announced a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on products from Canada and Mexico. These measures are set to take effect on February 4, 2025.

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To: healy61

I’m seeing more formerly Chinese made stuff now made in Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia.


41 posted on 02/02/2025 10:50:05 AM PST by kaktuskid
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To: jacknhoo

I would consider less than 1% to be over 99% certain.


42 posted on 02/02/2025 12:34:39 PM PST by Jonty30 (If you ate your twin in the womb, your pronouns should be we/us.)
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To: Strict9

To be fair. Canada and the US helped China get that released.


43 posted on 02/02/2025 2:28:44 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: If You Want It Fixed - Fix It

“Just Say ‘No’”


44 posted on 02/02/2025 2:30:03 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: OldCountryBoy

Didn’t Trudeau allow Chinese troops to be based in Canada?


45 posted on 02/02/2025 2:33:32 PM PST by Texas resident ( We finally have an American President)
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To: Texas resident

To quote Katt Willaims

There are zero n*****$ making fentanyl


46 posted on 02/02/2025 2:36:42 PM PST by OldHarbor
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To: Bulwyf

I realize that, but it was the chinese sloppiness. The bat lady scientist frequently left the lab with bat blood and urine in ger clothes


47 posted on 02/02/2025 3:09:52 PM PST by Strict9
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To: Strict9

Winnipeg lv4 lab was involved. There was nothing accidental about any of it.


48 posted on 02/02/2025 4:18:28 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Bulwyf

The way things go these days it wouldn’t surprise me if it was intentional. If we ever confirmed that, heads would have to rolls. lots of heads


49 posted on 02/02/2025 4:43:33 PM PST by Strict9
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To: Sam77

Payback for the opium wars perhaps?


50 posted on 02/02/2025 4:45:39 PM PST by Z28.310 (does not comply well with others)
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To: Z28.310

Payback for the opium wars perhaps?


Yep. They haven’t forgotten.


51 posted on 02/02/2025 4:46:34 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

Long memories in that culture


52 posted on 02/02/2025 5:05:59 PM PST by Z28.310 (does not comply well with others)
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To: Strict9

100% confirmed. Irregular flight pattern. Deviates. Ceiling of 200 ft. Towards end quickly climbs to 350 to meet the fixed wing. Deliberate.


53 posted on 02/02/2025 8:17:43 PM PST by Bulwyf
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To: Sam77

It seems to me that one response is to covertly teach Chinese gangs how to manufacture meth and let Chyna experience first hand the problem they are cultivating here.


54 posted on 02/17/2025 6:58:31 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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