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Hilarious Trump market manipulation reaches anew height

I wonder when he closed his shotrs and opened longs.....

Here's his Truth Social statement in full:
"Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the Worldโ€™s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately.
At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable.
"Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non Monetary Tariffs, and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
We are continuing to decipher the specifics of Trump's announcement, stick with us for the latest.
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Heartlander ยท 80-89, M
I imagine the 90 day pause would be more to help US companies and interest make an orderly disengagement from China. Dismantling production in China and moving it to the US or elsewhere would take careful planning considering that the Chinese government could at any moment step in and proclaim a right to seize control of and possession of a factory or plant and even possession of all copyright, trademark and pattern rights.

Remember, Japanโ€™s claim for justification for declaring war against the US was over trade. In Chinas case, their their unbalanced trade to serve the US consumers is the bread and butter of Chinas economy and they can be counted on to take extreme measures to rescue something as that comes apart..

I remember when in the late 60s or early 70s when the Mexican government decided to break their contract with Hilton International for operating their hotels. Forget whatever agreement they had, the Mexican army just showed up one day in force and forced Hilton staff to leave at gunpoint. A one minute transition of management. There is a similar risk in China. The US is well beyond the United Fruit gunboat diplomacy era, so beyond yelling and screaming, what else can the U S government do if that happens?
Heartlander ยท 80-89, M
@Captain

:) the next 3+ years should provide some clues about which of us is right.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@Heartlander Its a deal, 3 years time we will compare scorecards
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@Captain May the best punter win !
ArishMell ยท 70-79, M
.... I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China ....
(and presumably any other nation).

"... I am..." Not the Government of the USA then.

Asking as a citizen of a nation under rather more modest tariffs on its own exports to the USA, has President Trump learnt yet who really pays the tariffs he has ordered, and where?
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Captain ยท 61-69, M
Captain ยท 61-69, M
I think we are now beyond manipulation even if Trump thinks he's still in control. I think market melt down is unavoidable. Goold luck all. Ticker s VILX and QQQS my be of help
newjaninev2 ยท 56-60, F
@Captain so far the wonderfully generous americans have paid for my autumn wardrobe, but winter will arrive in two months, and there's this Dior wool and cashmere coat I obviously need, so please keep it up! ๐Ÿ˜€
newjaninev2 ยท 56-60, F
@Briggett I'm not on that ride.. I'm just an opportunistic foreign investor ๐Ÿ˜€
Well, more accurately, having sold my american holdings a few months ago I suppose that right now I'm more of a speculator (rare for me), but who can resist a bargain sale? ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@newjaninev2 QQQS and VILX might interest yoiu while you're waiting for the back down. Of course 3LGO is going like a rocket. Just remember he will flag his mates using social media first. Drop us a line if and when he does. Ta Briggett, love on ya, but get the tissues ready for the women's rugby world cup final later this year (if we've not all been nuked !). M xxx
isthisafakeprofile ยท 61-69, M
FYI the price of snails went up. @newjaninev2
Folded like an origami swan. This is what happens when you get out of your depth.
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Captain ยท 61-69, M
@newjaninev2 The things Ive bought made in China have been good. I wouldnt say India is there yet but Im sure it will get there.
isthisafakeprofile ยท 61-69, M
I plan to wait for India



@Captain
nudistsueaz ยท 61-69, F
Trump is the Man ๐Ÿ‘
ffony ยท M
@Captain Einstein et al would probably have understood that I meant NOT being 'normal' can be a pre-requisite. I suspect you just enjoy disagreeing. Fill your boots.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@ffony Oh I see, so violent asgreement then.
ffony ยท M
@Captain
so violent asgreement then.
Well maybe, I think, huh, or maybe not? Must be too 'nuanced' for me.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
It isnt me thats in control of the market I'm afraid. Just keep track of what DJs spouting next. I wish I was living in NEw Zealand now, but I don't think it will avoid being targetted by someone's nukes - Im just not sure who's ?
Captain ยท 61-69, M
I've really got my tin helmet on now
isthisafakeprofile ยท 61-69, M
Iโ€™m not confused. I know a nut when I see one. @FreddieUK
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@isthisafakeprofile Mirrors are wonderful things
isthisafakeprofile ยท 61-69, M
You know you yet do nothing about it. Interesting @Captain
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SatanBurger ยท 36-40, F
Hahaha you got all the people who blocked me all I see is "this message been deleted. " Yikes ๐Ÿคฃ
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@SatanBurger Then relax, ease down a little. Some of your psts are quite amusing and sweet like th eone about whos blocked you but sometimes...
SatanBurger ยท 36-40, F
@Captain I post on the truth, I can write what I want.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@SatanBurger Yep but your audience will listen better if you pitch it the right way, and I think yiou can. I also think the reason you don't is because the US is now such a fractured society and your leader is not the type to build bridges so... and of course its the most powerful fractured society in a fractured world looking for someone to give in some unity.
@Captain just another brick in the wall
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@Briggett Do you consider crypto to be a safe haven or a technology share or even a babnking share. I htink you're implying safe haven status. Never bene sure about that - but it does seem to love chasing gold, and of course both don't attract. the same scrutiny and taxation as "real money".
@Captain I believe in T- Bonds and the FDIC!
Everything else is just pure speculation.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@Briggett Why have faith ion US treasuries - wouldnt it be very Trumpian to not honour US government binds presented for payment by non US citizens. Sounds about as fair as tariffs ?
Jokersswild ยท 22-25
This definitely needs to be investigated.
JSul3 ยท 70-79
@Jokersswild Not by this DOJ.
TexChik ยท F
And yet, in bloody old England, you get arrested for Facebook posts.

Iโ€™ll stick with Trump.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@TexChik I dont think inheritance as a system is compatible with the principals of the French Revolution - liberte, fraternite and eglaite. Its OK to work hard and collect weaith for yourself but for people to confer that wealth onto their children and give them an unfari advantage in life is against the principals of the French revolution and not fair. It doesnt even achieve the right results in society because it means the allocaiton of jobs isnt fair. Another flag Ive always borne is that there is no such thing as postive descrimination. Like it or not all descrimination is bad. Not even JMHO - this is an outcome off logical thought. If yuou call that socialist, then I am guilty as charged, but there's a hole in the thinking of everyone else's worl view
TexChik ยท F
@Captain Here people are free to make of their lives what they will. If you want a good life you have to work for it. Any state that believes all property belongs to them is a socialist tyrannical state. Another reason my ancestors sent the king packing
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@TexChik Im not syaing what youve earnt doesnt belogn to you, I am saying it is against the principle of equality of opportiunity thatyou should be able to give your own kinds a helping hand. That may not be a popular view, but it would ensure the brightest and most able progressed th farthest and ended up doing the most impprtant jobs. On that I know we will disagree, but I am a logical big picture person and that is th elogical conclusion. So rant all you like.
Heartlander ยท 80-89, M
A few days left for a 2024 IRA contribution :)
RedBaron ยท M
Why do you consider this hilarious or funny in any way?
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@FreddieUK Was it, memory must be going. It was so funny though wasnt it ?
FreddieUK ยท 70-79, M
@CaptainIt was very funny, I seem to recall. I sometimes remember the most random (using the word correctly) things but can't remember where my keys are. ๐Ÿ˜„
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@FreddieUK I know the feeling. I love the scene with the lie detector - I think that was my favourite.
JSul3 ยท 70-79
America First will end with America Alone.
MarkPaul ยท 26-30, M
@Captain That's true, but it still doesn't explain why those Red Hats still support and cheer for the corruption.
JSul3 ยท 70-79
@MarkPaul Because until it arrives at their doorstep, they don't care.
MarkPaul ยท 26-30, M
@JSul3 The thing is, I'm not sure their doorstep will even be close enough for them to care.
Jokersswild ยท 22-25
"One who gets back his gift is like a dog which vomits and then swallows that vomit."
Diotrephes ยท 70-79, M
This issue just shows how gutless the leaders of other countries are. They should have simply replied that they would sever alll diplomatic, economic, and military ties to the USA within the next 12 hours so that the result would be that the USA no longer exists as far as they are concerned.
newjaninev2 ยท 56-60, F
@Diotrephes Thanks to the Republican Party, america's isolation is already underway. The new trading blocs won't need the US or its dollar.
International trade requires trust and rule of law - america has violated both, so can now go off and trade with itself
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@newjaninev2 Sadly true
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@calicuz I hear that and agree
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Captain ยท 61-69, M
@jshm2 But has he to his own objective, which was probably to get tariffs against the US reduced while installing higher ones aganst China. I do think no good ever comes of tariffs but I think hes achieved his initial objective... Lets wait 3 months and see what he does to Europe.
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calicuz ยท 56-60, M
@Northwest

You know their made in China. ๐Ÿ˜‚
MarkPaul ยท 26-30, M
@Northwest And, they're feeling proud because they got them on the cheap.
Captain ยท 61-69, M
@MarkPaul You think Trump doesnt tip off his cronies for backhanders and cronies. No one else used to release policy with announcements out of the blue.
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