Last time, the EU raised tariffs on Kentucky bourbon specifically to pressure McConnell.
This time, I expect all affected countries to raise tariffs on Teslas. Combined with Americans fleeing the brand, Elon’s alliance with Trump might not work out as he expected.
Expecting Canada (or Mexico or any other country) to simply “lie there and take it” when Trump starts fucking around with them is stupid.
Of course there will be retaliation.
And of course, that retaliation will be designed to cause the most discomfort possible, especially to the people who empowered Trump.
Last time, the EU raised tariffs on Kentucky bourbon specifically to pressure McConnell.
This time, I expect all affected countries to raise tariffs on Teslas. Combined with Americans fleeing the brand, Elon’s alliance with Trump might not work out as he expected.
Also on Wisconsin motorcycles and Florida orange juice, among other specifically targeted tarrifs on red states.
Yeah, Canada did the same thing last time.
At least we have CETA this time, even if it’s only provisional ATM.