Trump threatens EU with 35% tariff if investment pledge falls through | Euractiv
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The US president added that he "can do anything I want" with Brussels' $600 billion worth of pledged investments

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The US president added that he “can do anything I want” with Brussels’ $600 billion worth of pledged investments

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  • Che Banana@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    5 months ago

    OTOH agree to all the terms, and then just don’t follow through with them. Because, that’s his MO and it would be absolutely ridiculous.

    • 332@feddit.nuEnglish
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      5 months ago

      There is a indirect cost to superficially placating him as well, since you’re helping him build the image of himself winning every negotiation, but yes, I agree this is also a valid option.