Trade

5th June 2018 Bill Bonner

Trump’s “War” on Europe

PARIS – “Trump declares war on Europe,” says yesterday’s headline in Le Monde. We came over on the ferry from Southern Ireland. It takes longer than flying. But we have our car here, which makes it easier to get around –…

8th March 2018 Bill Bonner

Why Trump Will Lose His Trade War

GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – President Trump says he’s sticking to his guns on trade tariffs. We’re glad to see it. We’re tired of whiny, snively politicians – on this hand… on that hand… equivocating… backtracking… double-talking. It’s good to see a…

7th March 2018 Nickolai Hubble

The trade war tantrum exposed

In 2016, the Obama administration imposed duties on Chinese steel of more than 500%. Yesterday the EU extended its anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel of between 48.3% and 71.9% depending on the company. Of the EU’s 53 steel anti-trade measures,…

7th March 2018 Bill Bonner

Trade Tariffs Will Not Make America Great Again

GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – The big news last week was Trump’s hasty decision to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel. We were happy to see it. We were looking for an example – undeniable, indisputable, and in-your-face, jackass – to illustrate…

5th March 2018 Nickolai Hubble

Time to buy a house in Ireland

My resignation from Capital & Conflict is pending. It hinges on the Brexit negotiations. And the suitability of property for sale in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Perhaps you can help. I’m looking for a pair of properties – one either…

19th February 2018 Nickolai Hubble

How to negotiate the Brexit trade agreement

Negotiations between the British government and the EU are hotting up. The new question is how many agreements they need to establish a trade agreement. If they can’t agree on this, there won’t be an agreement. Do you need an…

1st February 2018 Bill Bonner

Washington’s “War on Washing Machines”

CORK, IRELAND – The U.S. president gave his assessment of the situation on Tuesday night. No mention was made of the fact that the country is going broke… …or that rising interest rates threaten the fake-money system… …or that tax…

6th December 2017 Nickolai Hubble

Northern Ireland in trade purgatory

Reading the latest news about Brexit makes me feel sick. The whole debate is entirely absurd. The problems are artificial. The political posturing self-serving. A thousand political problems and structures have created a thousand more, none of which need exist…

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