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“Britain is ‘Servant of Communist China?'

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Wyllow3 Sun 04-May-25 13:03:05

Yes - The Radio 4 Saturday 7pm "Profile" slot featured Navarro. He's the man behind tariffs, building into Trumps long term predilection as a businessman for protectionism.

But he's up against considerable critics as the realities on the stock market and price rises grow.

But I guess they are all communists.......

keepingquiet Sun 04-May-25 12:59:09

Navarro has no credibilty as an economist- take no notice. Only Trump listens to him.

Aveline Sun 04-May-25 12:12:17

I read an interesting article which focused on the American stock exchange. Basically it's a very clear representation of the actual rather than Trump spouted American economy. He has no power over it and can't sack anyone over it. It dips and dives in reaction to his outbursts. It's not going well for him. People put their money where their mouth is ...

Wyllow3 Sun 04-May-25 11:44:34

Unfortunately they have real power in terms of what they actually do tariff wise and are trying to stir up division abroad using this power.

Trump is now using "Communist" against anyone who disagrees with him, evoking the Mc Carthy era. He's trying to get an ideology out abroad for the who support him internationally - and has to be watched

Cossy Sun 04-May-25 11:40:35

Aveline

Is anything being spouted by the Trump administration worth listening to?

Not really. However the fact some influential figures give credence to him and his own citizens belief half the crap he spouts!

Aveline Sun 04-May-25 11:36:33

Is anything being spouted by the Trump administration worth listening to?

Wyllow3 Sun 04-May-25 10:58:07

“Britain is ‘servant of communist china” says Trump aide Navarro claims. He warns the UK and china against taking doos from china previously designated for the USA. Well, we cont want their plastic tat, but cheaper computers and. Phones?

But Navarro (he is the tariff mister) goes further

“Let’s fact it, the UK has been an all too compliant servant of the Chinese communist party because of the string laden gifts that china gives out”. (?)

The US also fears the UK having closer ties with the EU and warning us if we do.

Well - I’m sorry, Navarro, its been UK policy for some time to have better trading relationships with Europe, and its been US tariff policy thats bringing those trade ties closer!