Any idea on how tariffs will affect shipments to US?

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As much as we detest politicians generally, I'd humbly suggest it's vital to always use our hard earned democratic right to take an 'honest & well informed' side.
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Yes its vital. I dont think that many Americans understand how fragile their democracy is.

I take a stand against corrupt fascists that side with murderous dictators.

This isn't just an American issue. Trump is an egotistical narcicist who is damaging world economic and political stability.

I suggest people do a bit of reading on Hitler's rise to power. How he castrated the German parliament and the German judiciary using "emergency" powers. Then used these powers to start putting political opponents (and others) in prison and into "re-education" camps. Hilter destroyed what was a liberal democracy in the space of 6 months.

Does any of this sound familiar? Its almost as if Trump has used this as an instruction manual.

1. Control, ignore and bypass congress.
2. Rule by executive order.
3. Ignore the courts.
4. Manipulate the supreme court inserting partisan judges.
5. Ignore the constitution
6. Declaring multiple false national emergencies to enact various emergency powers and to bypass congress. Allowing implementation of things such as, but not limited to;
a. Deporting people and sending them to foreign prisons without due process.
b. Implementation of tariffs

Trump lies every time he speaks. He gaslights an uninformed demographic that resides in the American population with populist rhetoric and plain lies.

He has sided with Putin who is a murderous dictator. This puts all Europeans, not just Ukranians, in danger. In fact it puts all of us in danger because it emboldens other malign dictatorships.

He accepts bribes from foreign entities (ones he previously called terrorists) that he and his family are doing business with.

He has betrayed his oath to uphold the constitution.

Those are just a few of his corrupt acts.

So, @Holmz with the greatest of respect, this isnt just normal politics (which I would indeed largely ignore). It goes way beyond that.

Trump is a threat to US democracy. He is a threat to world order and peace.

It is not only "worthwhile" to take a side against this sort of corrupt fascist politics, it is essential.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
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Alan March said:
Yes its vital. I dont think that many Americans understand how fragile their democracy is.

I take a stand against corrupt fascists that side with murderous dictators.

This isn't just an American issue. Trump is an egotistical narcicist who is damaging world economic and political stability.

I suggest people do a bit of reading on Hitler's rise to power. How he castrated the German parliament and the German judiciary using "emergency" powers. Then used these powers to start putting political opponents (and others) in prison and into "re-education" camps. Hilter destroyed what was a liberal democracy in the space of 6 months.

Does any of this sound familiar? Its almost as if Trump has used this as an instruction manual.

1. Control, ignore and bypass congress.
2. Rule by executive order.
3. Ignore the courts.
4. Manipulate the supreme court inserting partisan judges.
5. Ignore the constitution
6. Declaring multiple false national emergencies to enact various emergency powers and to bypass congress. Allowing implementation of things such as, but not limited to;
a. Deporting people and sending them to foreign prisons without due process.
b. Implementation of tariffs

Trump lies every time he speaks. He gaslights an uninformed demographic that resides in the American population with populist rhetoric and plain lies.

He has sided with Putin who is a murderous dictator. This puts all Europeans, not just Ukranians, in danger. In fact it puts all of us in danger because it emboldens other malign dictatorships.

He accepts bribes from foreign entities (ones he previously called terrorists) that he and his family are doing business with.

He has betrayed his oath to uphold the constitution.

Those are just a few of his corrupt acts.

So, @Holmz with the greatest of respect, this isnt just normal politics (which I would indeed largely ignore). It goes way beyond that.

Trump is a threat to US democracy. He is a threat to world order and peace.

It is not only "worthwhile" to take a side against this sort of corrupt fascist politics, it is essential.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
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My point was that in running a business, then some people may not want to get that sidebar.
Remember ~1/2 of the Americans voted for him.
It is about as useful and wise as arguing religion.
But it is your forum, and your right.

You omitted a comparison between Mine Kampft and the Project 2025 manifesto, although to be fair, he was not the author of that. ;)
 
No they didn't, it was about 30%. Many of which obviously now have "buyers remorse".

His approval rating has tanked since the election now the reality of his policies and behaviour has kicked in. His approval rating is the lowest of any President ever.

US Census Bureau:

245 million eligible voters in 2024.*
154 million turnout (65%)
77 million voted Trump (31.4%)
75 million voted Harris (30.6%)

*Americans 18 years or older, minus ineligible noncitizens and felons.
Source: University of Florida Election Lab

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Then you have missed the point about how important it is to take a stand against this sort of corrupt fascism. History has shown us that. We should take every opportunity to warn people of the dangers of far right, ultra nationalistic, racist, anti democratic and fascist politics.

It isn't anything like arguing about religion. There are real world demonstrable problems resulting from this that affect us all. By informing people you can effect change. Don't forget that one of Trumps primary tactics is to lie and misinform. Apathy is a big danger.

I put this above business interests. Having said that, we have seen no difference in our US sales. I have no concerns about upsetting a small number of Trump supporting potential customers.

Yes, you are correct about the parallels between Mein Kampf and the Republican Project 2025. It's a blueprint for dismantling US democracy.
 
Trumps parallel universe of lies.

He doesn't have any control over drug prices.

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Alan March said:
Trump is a wannabe dictator that goes against everything America stands for. Americans need to stand up to him before they lose their democracy. He is ignoring congress, the courts and the constitution.

I have to disagree with you on Brexit however. I am British and voted for Brexit. The reason being was nothing to do with nationalism, protectionism or far right politics. It was 100% about democracy.

For those that dont know the history, in 1973 the UK joined the EEC, the European Economic Community. This was essentially a free trading agreement. It was limited in scope and power and generally a beneficial situation for all involved. However terms were not good and a referendum was held in 1975 on the acceptance of renegotiated terms. UK citizens voted to remain in the "common market".

However, over the following decades, further agreements turned this into a political union where laws, regulations and political policy were being made in Brussels and implemented in the UK. The UK population were never consulted on this and never voted for it. Also, the heavy weight countries in the union dictated policy. Not just in laws, but agriculture and many other areas such as border policy.

So this was an issue of sovereignty. The EU was an unelected and therefore undemocratic foreign entity having massive control over the UK.

Not forgetting to mention the EU is a massive bearocratic inefficient money waster. The UK has poured billions into the EU (17 billion pounds in 2020) and had little input/control over how it was spent. The EU also repeatedly fails independent financial audits: The EU currently has a debt of 300 billion euro.

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Of course there were far right activists who took advantage of the Brexit vote, but that's never what it was about for the majority.

Whilst there were obviously some negative impacts due to leaving the EU, 5 years on the UK is one of the strongest economies in Europe, especially in GDP per capita.
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GDP is still growing whereas Germany's is contracting.
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So really its not been the economic problem some make it out to be.

You will find that the majority of UK citizens have the attitude that they should be "in Europe, not run by Europe".

They want to be partners, allies and have close trading agreements but no political union. Laws and policy made in the UK parliament in the interests of the UK.

Those with vested interests may talk about going back into the EU, but the general population don't want any such thing. They do not want to be part of a federal Europe.

Currently it is the EU blocking closer trading agreements (which would be good for everyone) as they are making it conditional on things like freedom of movement (control over borders) etc. In other words, trying to maintain federal control of the UK.
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Your point of view is very interesting.
We had the same problem in France for the nuclear. As Germany was more against nuclear. It’s an historical point of view. Everyone could have a point of view about this. But at the end, nuclear is seen as one of the only possibility for the future.
In fact, we had to face the weight of Germany in that case. For example our electricity with an index of gas!
We had the same with Maastricht. In France, no.

But I think it’s impossible to survive without being in Europe, and becoming Europe. One phone number one president. Even if there is disagreement. We have to adopt all same rules and we have to develop same programs. Even if we disagree. China is the heavyweight for the next years.

I agree with you that Europe has to become more efficient. Making rules without development is dangerous.

But the problem is that everyone has own rules.

An example about it is the train: at least we managed to have the same rail distance but there is no compatibility in the radio communication system between the trains so that the number of train could be increased. Very important for the future. This has to be developed together as China made for electrical car development.

In France, I don’t understand why there is a parlement and the sénat with so many deputy or senators of decisions are taken mostly in Bruxelles.
This is also the weight of our own countries.
We have also a huge amount of millefeuille in France in the administration. Too many people have to act for validating something.
If you ask someone who is working in the institution coming from the private it is impossible to work quickly.
 
Nuclear power has been a hot topic here in Australia in the lead up to the recent general election. One political party is pushing for it.

We have an abundance of renewable energy here, but it doesn't provide continuous base line power. Battery systems help solar and wind but its not enough. Nuclear is the only carbon emmission friendly alternative. We must be rid of oil and gas as soon as possible.

Naturally there is fear of nuclear energy, but that is mostly due to ignorance. I have worked in a nuclear power station in the UK. The UK has had safe nuclear power for 70 years. France electricity is 70% from nuclear.

There is always risk in life. Yes there have been two disastrous nuclear accidents. However, you have to weigh that risk and negative impacts against the actual human health impacts of burning fossil fuels plus the damage to the climate/global warming. Nuclear power is the quickest way to de-carbonise.

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FBO said:
But I think it’s impossible to survive without being in Europe, and becoming Europe. One phone number one president. Even if there is disagreement. We have to adopt all same rules and we have to develop same programs. Even if we disagree. China is the heavyweight for the next years.
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But EU rules are not necessarily good rules. They are not necessarily good for the UK.

Take the Euro as an example. How can one currency with one interest rate set by a European central bank, be best fit for multiple different countries with disperate economies? It can't. One country might need to lower interest rates while another raise them. The UK was very wise to keep out of that. Hasn't suffered in the slightest as a result, quite the opposite in fact.

I'm afraid we will have to disagree on this one 😀. I think a federal Europe with one President is a disastrous idea. It subdugates less powerful member countries and fundamentally destroys sovereignty and democracy.

We dont need a federal Europe to work together against strong competitors such as China. We dont need a federal Europe to defend each other against the likes of Putin.
 
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