So Trump is now threatening a non-U.S. based company for engaging in international trade. Right.
This is what you call ‘threat and humiliation’ diplomacy by an as-yet-not-sworn-in official.
A dangerous game Rump is playing.
“…and grow employment in countries where it operates plants.”
I would treat this as a shot across America’s bow…
EDIT TO ADD: I wonder how this is playing with any American auto dealers / parts makers of Toyota cars.
This is what happens when you think you are going to become President of the World. Trump has no idea how international trade works. Of course, Trump has no idea how much of anything works. He just knows how he expects it to work. Apparently, no one is willing to tell him.
I guess Trump is doing the Titanic thing…‘I’m KING OF THE WORLD!!!’
Border tax violates NAFTA.
There is another name for a border tax. It’s a tariff. And those have to enacted by Congress. Which adopted NAFTA.
Think the stock market is going to get tired of these self serving disruptions?
How much is that in rubles?
Hopefully Toyota will have the stones to tell Trump to go fuck himself. Although he thinks he will soon be king, he cannot charge tariffs by fiat. Congress would never pass a “border tax.” What an asshole. Sad.
So, they make 'em in Japan and ship 'em, they make 'em in Woodstock, Canada (Rav4) and ship 'em. Why do I get the feeling that this is really all about Mexicans and Mexico? “Trump, a racist?, Panel Discussion and poll after the break”
Threatening businesses is not with the chief executive officer is supposed to do. The executive branch is supposed to enforce laws. What the fuck is the matter with all of these assholes who think that this is acceptable?
I would buy 10 Toyotas if their president came out and said: “fuck you, you don’t tell me how to run my business you bankrupt shithead.”
O great. Now we’re going to start another war with Japan? Does he know they are made in Japan and sold mostly in Mexico? They do not sell the model in the US.
Good god.
I think the answer to that question is generally “no”.
This is great. The more he does this the more his stupidity will be displayed. Sooner or later even the residence of Pensytucky will have to admit…“WHAT THE FUCK DID WE DO???”
And in relation to the ACA and the Repuliscum intention to… “Repeal and…Whatever” this tidbit from Kristoffs column today. They did a study group of people who voted for Trump and are enrolled in the ACA. They asked them what they would be happy with when it comes to health care. This was the general consensus:
“If these Trump voters could write a health plan, it would, many said, focus on keeping their out-of-pocket costs low, control drug prices and improve access to cheaper drugs. It would also address consumer issues many had complained about loudly, including eliminating surprise medical bills for out-of-network care, assuring the adequacy of provider networks and making their insurance much more understandable.”
Oh Oh Oh Teacher call on me… call on me…I know the answer…Me Me Me…
IT’S ALREADY HERE IT’S CALLED MEDICARE FOR ALL!!! YOU DOUCHEBAGS!
yeah I have to quit using that rhetorical device when it comes to the UnPresident Unelect.
Yeah – let’s start a trade war with a friendly Asian country that holds more than $1.1 trillion in U.S. debt.
Stiff border taxes on products made in Mexico will put American small businesses out of business all over the place.
He starts this tariff shit and he’s going to break the economy really fast.
and what will soon be called high crimes and misdemeanors.