Any EU negotiator *really* surprised by the new threat of 50% tariffs on EU imports to the US, unless they agree to Trump's demands really hasn't being paying attention....

This is an administration led by a bully & needs to be dealt with on that basis; sure, find ways to placate him in the short run, but the best long term bet is to neuter his influence;

marginalisation of the US market (already a strategic aim for China) looks like the best policy for the EU too

#economics #trade #politics

Palestine’s UN envoy says tears, outrage not enough for Gaza

“The whole world chants for Gaza, weeps for Gaza, aches for Gaza, is outraged by what is happening in Gaza,” Majed Bamya said.

“But the people in Gaza, the children of Gaza, have no use for our chants, for our tears and for our outrage – if they are not accompanied by actions that could actually stop the killing, feed the hungry, heal the wounded, save those who can still be saved.”

Majed Bamya

@palestine
#Gaza
#UNSC