LesterJan 26, 2025

Some Americans at least are about to find out finally how Tariffs work.

#politics

#tariffs

Show thread⚯ Michel de Cryptadamus ⚯Jan 26, 2025
@lester i think the whole kerfluffle is over already (though i suspect there will be future kerfluffles involving coffee producing nations)
Show threadLesterJan 26, 2025
@cryptadamist Oh is it? I thought he just announced 25% with more to come
Show thread⚯ Michel de Cryptadamus ⚯Jan 26, 2025

@lester columbia backed down

https://www.yahoo.com/news/colombian-president-caves-trump-dispute-213021159.html

Colombian president caves to Trump in dispute over deportations

After a knee-jerk tariff response from US President Donald Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has backed down from a dispute over deportation flights...

Yahoo News
Show threadLesterJan 26, 2025

@cryptadamist Here's the latest that I'm reading from:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cjw461nelzdt

Trump orders 25% tariffs on Colombia after US planes deporting migrants turned back

The president says he ordered tariffs and other sanctions on Colombia after it barred US military flights carrying deported migrants.

BBC News
Show thread⚯ Michel de Cryptadamus ⚯Jan 27, 2025
@lester ah ok i guess i didn't realize that the great orange was not appeased by the offering...
Show threadEveryday FreethoughtJan 27, 2025

@cryptadamist @lester

When will people realize that nothing is ever enough for Trump and therefore there is really no point in saying yes or giving into him?

Show thread⚯ Michel de Cryptadamus ⚯
@EFreethought @lester history is not particularly reassuring on the topic
Jan 27, 2025 at 12:53amWeb