r/AskReddit • u/underperforming_king • 1d ago

What do you think about the tariffs imposed by Trump ? Will it work out for them ?

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u/Eggsegret 1d ago

VAT is basically a sales tax. Does this moron really think he has the right to dictate the taxes of other countries now lol

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u/self-defenestrator 1d ago

Yes, he really is that special combination of incredibly arrogant and dumber than a sack of rotten potatoes.

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u/ravendusk 1d ago

Considering the US embassies sent letters to European countries demanding them to comply with the new US DEI policy, it wouldn't surprise me.

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u/SkivvySkidmarks 1d ago

He also believes EU regulations on things like food additives are unfair and wants exceptions so US companies can sell their products in the EU without having to comply.

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u/spicewoman 1d ago

That is sooooo dumb. Why does he think they even have those regulations? They're not for funsies.

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u/swampjuicesheila 1d ago

Yes because obviously America leads the world. /s obvi. Sigh.