Posted on 04/07/2025 5:17:58 PM PDT by karpov
Mr. President, take “yes” for an answer.
On Monday, as the fallout from Liberation Day continued to rile markets, the European Union surrendered.
“We have offered zero-for-zero tariffs for industrial goods,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
That would lower the price of pharmaceuticals, cars and other products that American companies export to the EU.
It’s exactly the sort of agreement that would make President Trump’s tariff wars a success — forcing nations to make better deals for our workers. And if the agreement isn’t perfect, it’s at least a starting point.
But is the administration even answering the phone?
Trump officials are baffling the markets with contradictory messages. Peter Navarro, senior counselor for trade, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggest that these overtures are for naught.
The tariffs are permanent, Lutnick said over the weekend. “This is not a negotiation.”
More reassuringly, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicates otherwise. He boasted that more than 70 countries have approached Washington about making a deal, suggesting that, yes, negotiation is the point. Bessent added that next week he will specifically work with Japan on a new trade agreement.
Count Elon Musk as pro-haggling. He enlisted Milton Friedman — via throwback video — to explain how no country is completely self-sufficient.
It is the free market that takes rubber from Malaysia, graphite from South Africa and wood from the United States to create a pencil that is efficient and affordable, Friedman explains.
The president, as is his wont, has played both sides of the debate.
Asked if other countries could avoid the tariffs by agreeing to new trade deals, he said, “That depends. The tariffs give us great power to negotiate. They always have.”
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
They are coming to Trump to make deals. What’s the point of the story again?
It’s been like 2 days, what a bunch of babies.
Start talking trade deals, Mr. President — and end the tariff meltdown
New York Post ^ | April 7, 2025 | Post Editorial Board
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Is this an old column? Did the editors write this yesterday or what?
Last count... 70 countries have volunteered to step up and end this “tariff meltdown”. Trump started talking - and taking trade deals.
Sorry Post, you have to get the deals in writing ... we are dealing with lying dog Fascists ... everything needs to be signed sealed and delivered ... remember if their lips are moving, they are lying.
Communism has never delivered on its promises in over a hundred years, but the left has infinite patience with it ....
What was it that Captain John Paul Jones said when he commanded the Bonhomme Richard on September 23, 1779? It wasn't "I surrender."
Or Margaret Thatcher on August 2, 1990 when she said “Don’t go wobbly on me, George.”
Or Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe on December 22, 1944, in Bastogne, Belgium, with his troops surrounded and facing a German surrender ultimatum, replied "Nuts!"
The globalist Murdochs have given their two cents. To hell with them.
They are already coming to Trump to make deals. What the hell is wrong with this guy?
Trump will make a deal when its a GOOD DEAL, not just anything in order to “End this” if its not a good deal then what was the point of all of this..Trump knows that, this is his ONLY chance, its the ONLY chance anyone will EVER have to do this, ever
Exactly. Trump, I think, will screw with those calling and ask for even more. It’s going to hurt the asset class for a little while.
Thanks for the suggestion Mr. Murdock.
I think President Trump has all of this under control.
Stay the course and don’t flinch. The art of the deal?
whats it been, two days
STFU
Trump doesn’t blink
egg prices are below where they where when he took office
suck it left
The Euros are past masters at non-tariff barriers. They excel at putting regulations on products.
How about no, globalist Post.
“...facing a German surrender ultimatum, replied ‘Nuts!’”
Supposedly, he didn’t say that - he said, “Balls!”
What tariff meltdown?
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