#TradeWar
The Art of the Trade War
#TradeWar
The Art of the Trade War
Trade wars are like awkward family feuds, but instead of yelling at Thanksgiving dinner, politicians slap each other with tariffs like they're in a passive-aggressive game of economic dodgeball. One country raises steel tariffs, another retaliates with a cheese embargo, and suddenly world leaders are arguing over dairy like it's a geopolitical episode of MasterChef. Meanwhile, politicians give dramatic speeches about "protecting national interests," which loosely translates to, "We have no idea what we’re doing, but it sounds patriotic." In the end, nobody wins—except maybe smugglers and black market avocado dealers.
Trump and Starmer Agree on 'Productive Negotiations' Ahead of US Tariff Deadline
- Monday, 31 March 2025
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump had a phone call discussing an economic deal between the UK and US, which will "continue at pace". The conversation came ahead of a deadline on US tariffs, with British negotiators seeking to exempt the UK from Trump's 25% levy on car imports.
