Europe Plans Big Trade War Against US - GoFuckYourself.com

Police state · 11-11-2003, 06:14 PM

In response to tariffs the US had against European steel, the European Union is going to install tariffs which double the price of many American goods including Florida orange juice, jeans, and a range of other products. Prices could rise 8-100%.
This comes after a ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the US steel tariffs are illegal. The WTO has given the EU the authority to levy the tariffs. The US has yet to respond to the actions. States that produce steel favor the tariffs.
This latest row is another episode in a series of trade battles between the US and the EU. The US is trying to push genetically modified crops which the EU opposes. The EU opposes US beef from cattle injected with growth inducing hormones. http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?i...ort=1&sparte=4

Webby · 11-11-2003, 06:24 PM

This WTO decision from last year was upheld yesterday. It basically boils down to other countries, including Europe getting tired of US abuse of agreements/treaties "when it suits".

The ironical bit is the US Admin have made statements in response saying they are completely legal in their trade protectionist activites. As usual.. lying again! The whole point of the WTO decision is that the US is not legal!

This is yet another file that has been stuffed to the bottom of Bush's in tray - along with the "real US treasury report" and loads of other shit. Tis only a matter of time before it all comes on top.

Sad that all the negligence and mismanagement by this Admin will be paid by US folks who seem to be kept unaware.

ChumpChange · 11-11-2003, 06:30 PM

EU to U.S.

'you know you fucked up, don't you'

we're so fucked it's a shame

others countries are tired of 'our' shit and since we don't produce nothing in this country any more 'we're' at their mercy.The only ppl it affects are the middle class that must but these products..it's funny but not funny

genomega · 11-11-2003, 06:37 PM

Fuck the eu, just another nail in their coffin.

Police state · 11-11-2003, 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by genomega
Fuck the eu, just another nail in their coffin.

You understand this will destroy the very weak US economy?

Why · 11-11-2003, 07:05 PM

fuck the EU.

god helps those who help themselfs.

amerca will prevail as we ALWAYS have. so fuck all you haters.

not to be mis-interperated as my agreement in any with the bush administrations policies.

WalksWithCoyote · 11-11-2003, 07:40 PM

Swapping hormone extraction for steel hmmm...

genomega · 11-11-2003, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by Police state

You understand this will destroy the very weak US economy?

Number 1 the US economy is not weak.

Number 2 the US supports that whole corrupt mess called the eu.

Without exports to the US and the billions spent by the military they would all be standing in soup lines.

Ironhorse · 11-11-2003, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Police state

You understand this will destroy the very weak US economy?

Don't worry, Bush will lower or remove the tariffs and EU will back down.

Babaganoosh · 11-11-2003, 09:18 PM

Oh damn, there goes our supply of crappy beer, cheap plastic trinkets, and Volvos.

cluck · 11-11-2003, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by Armed & Hammered
Oh damn, there goes our supply of crappy beer, cheap plastic trinkets, and Volvos.

Guinness is the finest beer around

twistyneck · 11-11-2003, 09:25 PM

We should go liberate those fuckers. Again.

11-11-2003, 06:14 PM	#1
Police state So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Netherlands Status: Administrator Posts: 175	Europe Plans Big Trade War Against US In response to tariffs the US had against European steel, the European Union is going to install tariffs which double the price of many American goods including Florida orange juice, jeans, and a range of other products. Prices could rise 8-100%. This comes after a ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the US steel tariffs are illegal. The WTO has given the EU the authority to levy the tariffs. The US has yet to respond to the actions. States that produce steel favor the tariffs. This latest row is another episode in a series of trade battles between the US and the EU. The US is trying to push genetically modified crops which the EU opposes. The EU opposes US beef from cattle injected with growth inducing hormones. http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?i...ort=1&sparte=4

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genomega Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NW Florida Posts: 1,190	Fuck the eu, just another nail in their coffin. __________________ No Jerk TGP Gallery Monitor MoneyBookers

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WalksWithCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland Posts: 15	Swapping hormone extraction for steel hmmm... Last edited by WalksWithCoyote; 11-11-2003 at 07:42 PM..

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11-11-2003, 06:24 PM	#2
Webby Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Far far away - as possible Posts: 14,956	This WTO decision from last year was upheld yesterday. It basically boils down to other countries, including Europe getting tired of US abuse of agreements/treaties "when it suits". The ironical bit is the US Admin have made statements in response saying they are completely legal in their trade protectionist activites. As usual.. lying again! The whole point of the WTO decision is that the US is not legal! This is yet another file that has been stuffed to the bottom of Bush's in tray - along with the "real US treasury report" and loads of other shit. Tis only a matter of time before it all comes on top. Sad that all the negligence and mismanagement by this Admin will be paid by US folks who seem to be kept unaware.

11-11-2003, 06:30 PM	#3
ChumpChange Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 329	EU to U.S. 'you know you fucked up, don't you' we're so fucked it's a shame others countries are tired of 'our' shit and since we don't produce nothing in this country any more 'we're' at their mercy.The only ppl it affects are the middle class that must but these products..it's funny but not funny

11-11-2003, 07:05 PM	#6
Why MFBA Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PNW Posts: 7,230	fuck the EU. god helps those who help themselfs. amerca will prevail as we ALWAYS have. so fuck all you haters. not to be mis-interperated as my agreement in any with the bush administrations policies.

11-11-2003, 09:25 PM	#12
twistyneck So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hanging by the neck until dead. Posts: 4,660	We should go liberate those fuckers. Again.