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Whatever you need to tell yourself. This is happening. Enjoy!
Macron to EU colleagues: Stop buying American, buy European
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FloofMcGoof @floofmcgoof.bsky.social
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Shitler, in speaking about Canada, said that “you have to run your own country.”
Which is hysterical considering he just begged Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands & Finland for egg exports to cover HIS country’s shortage. www.ibtimes.com/us-begs-euro...
US Begs Europe to Share Their Eggs But Will Likely Be Denied Amid Rising Prices
Facing soaring egg prices due to a devastating avian flu outbreak, the U.S. is begging Europe to share their eggs.
www.ibtimes.com
Diesel
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I would not have guessed that the French president would be stronger, more respectable, and more respected than the American president. I'm not even mad at Manny for telling all of Europe and the rest of the world to fuck the US.Macron to EU colleagues: Stop buying American, buy European
“Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35, should be offered the Rafale,” French president says.
Macron to EU colleagues: Stop buying American, buy European
“Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35, should be offered the Rafale,” French president says.www.politico.eu
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron wants to lead a charm offensive to convince EU countries to stop buying U.S. defense equipment and buy French and European instead.
Macron, who has been calling for years to direct defense spending toward EU products, said he wants to convince other European countries that are currently "buying American" to shift to local options.
"My intention is to go and convince European states that have become accustomed to buying American," he said on Saturday in an interview with several French media including Nice-Matin and Le Parisien.
"Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35, should be offered the Rafale. That's the way to increase the rate of production," he said.
Macron's comments come as European NATO members have become even more dependent on U.S. weapons than ever before.
This month, the Netherlands and Belgium confirmed they would still buy American-made F-35 fighter jets, while Portugal is wobbling about replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of "the recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO."
Macron said he has asked French defense companies to cut red tape and reduce costs to become a more attractive option, Nice-Matin reported.
The French president also clarified what a possible deployment of European troops to help Ukraine could look like. The goal is to "deploy a few thousand men per nation, at key points, to carry out training programs” and "show our support over the long term," he said.
Macron said that the conditions laid down by Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree on a ceasefire in Ukraine "are unacceptable."
"This would mean a partial invasion of Ukraine and a freeze on the conflict, without offering any security or guarantees for the future," Macron said.
Macron announced for "the coming weeks" a reform of the so-called "Service National Universel" — a voluntary service for people aged between 15 and 17 that includes sporting activities, civic education and a stint at a state organization or nongovernmental organization — "to meet the nation's needs and the priorities we have identified."
The French president, however, ruled out a comeback of compulsory military service.
It is amusing for sure
FloofMcGoof @floofmcgoof.bsky.social
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Shitler, in speaking about Canada, said that “you have to run your own country.”
US Begs Europe to Share Their Eggs But Will Likely Be Denied Amid Rising Prices
Facing soaring egg prices due to a devastating avian flu outbreak, the U.S. is begging Europe to share their eggs.
www.ibtimes.com
Egg prices are falling, with a dozen now less than $5
鬼百合
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Why is trump begging other countries for eggs? They told him to fuck off. You sure fucked yourself and the other magats. Enjoy!
I bought 15 extra large eggs at Krogers yesterday for less than $5
Diesel
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You idiot fucking bitch. The world hates Trump. By extension, the world is beginning to hate the US. G'luck with that.
鬼百合
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Diesel
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No one believes that you have 5 dollars or that you live anywhere near a Kroger.
Diesel
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The nearest Kroger to that slunt's house is an hour away (Milam, TX to Nacogdoches, TX). No one believes she went to buy $5 eggs from there. There is no 15-egg option. She's a liar. She might be Toxic's sock.
The first Challenger III was delivered a month ago. There are going to be more. And the full order by 2030.
The road there has been very interesting, and we have as of yet not idea how good they are.
Just about everything else about the British military is not cause for optimism.
The deeply shit aircraft carriers are more the norm than exception.
There is a fear in Europe that the USA builds kill switches in their weapons. So if the USA wants to, it could have all the US made helicopters and planes fall out of the sky. Those not in the sky would be unable to take off.
I am going back and forth on whether that is real. The USA was very upset that the Iranians got the F-14 Tomcat, and have been able to maintain it for decades. After that, I would think they would at least consider putting a kill switch in.
Anyway, if there is a kill switch, Europe does not want trump having a kill switch in their weapons.
I am going back and forth on whether that is real. The USA was very upset that the Iranians got the F-14 Tomcat, and have been able to maintain it for decades. After that, I would think they would at least consider putting a kill switch in.
Anyway, if there is a kill switch, Europe does not want trump having a kill switch in their weapons.
Diogenes
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The cheese-eating surrender monkeys need the US market far more than the US needs their froggy francs and useless Euros.
Determining who holds the upper hand in a potential trade war between the United States and France involves weighing several economic, political, and strategic factors. Neither country has an absolute advantage, as each brings distinct strengths and vulnerabilities to the table.
Here's an analysis based on current dynamics as of March 17, 2025:
The United States has a larger and more diversified economy, with a GDP of approximately $28 trillion compared to France's $3 trillion (based on recent estimates). This size disparity gives the U.S. greater resilience to absorb trade disruptions. The U.S. is also less dependent on exports overall, with trade accounting for about 25% of its GDP, whereas France, as part of the European Union, relies on trade for closer to 60% of its GDP.
Strategically, the U.S. holds an advantage in its ability to act unilaterally and swiftly, unconstrained by the need for consensus among 27 EU nations. President Trump’s recent tariff moves—25% on steel and aluminum from all countries as of March 2025—show this decisiveness, unsettling global markets and pressuring allies.
U.S. consumers could face higher prices for French luxury goods, but the U.S. economy’s depth means it can source alternatives elsewhere.
France, meanwhile, risks losing significant market share in the U.S., its fourth-largest customer, especially if tariffs hit its $3.9 billion spirits industry or aerospace sector.
In short, the U.S. has the upper hand in raw economic power and unilateral agility.
@Grok,
Determining who holds the upper hand in a potential trade war between the United States and France involves weighing several economic, political, and strategic factors. Neither country has an absolute advantage, as each brings distinct strengths and vulnerabilities to the table.
Here's an analysis based on current dynamics as of March 17, 2025:
The United States has a larger and more diversified economy, with a GDP of approximately $28 trillion compared to France's $3 trillion (based on recent estimates). This size disparity gives the U.S. greater resilience to absorb trade disruptions. The U.S. is also less dependent on exports overall, with trade accounting for about 25% of its GDP, whereas France, as part of the European Union, relies on trade for closer to 60% of its GDP.
Strategically, the U.S. holds an advantage in its ability to act unilaterally and swiftly, unconstrained by the need for consensus among 27 EU nations. President Trump’s recent tariff moves—25% on steel and aluminum from all countries as of March 2025—show this decisiveness, unsettling global markets and pressuring allies.
U.S. consumers could face higher prices for French luxury goods, but the U.S. economy’s depth means it can source alternatives elsewhere.
France, meanwhile, risks losing significant market share in the U.S., its fourth-largest customer, especially if tariffs hit its $3.9 billion spirits industry or aerospace sector.
In short, the U.S. has the upper hand in raw economic power and unilateral agility.
@Grok,
Trump is a very transitory figure.....at most he will be around for 4 years, the goal is to have him gone in no more than 2.....so "Because Trump" is either a lie or idiocy.
Given that U R U lie is far more likely.
Forgetting much of Europe has huge tariffs on American goods.
Diogenes
Nemo me impune lacessit
Let them hate, so long as they fear.
I did not forget, nor did Trump.
Also the tariff battles between USA and Canada have been going on for years.....given that the Canadians are the Littles in this relationship maybe they could have made better choices.