Japan Cuts A Deal

[CdnFox]

13 minutes ago, paxamericana said:

But for this moment in time, your ass, Canada, belongs to us. 

At this moment in time I'm not sure even your ass belongs to you. At this moment it seems to be slipping a little out of your grasp. We'll see what the future brings

14 minutes ago, paxamericana said:

But for this moment in time, your ass, Canada, belongs to us. 

Also, please stop thinking about my ass. You're making it weird

[Legato]

45 minutes ago, robosmith said:

Don't quit your day job, joker.

 

No I won't, I like my job as an Iron Maiden Washerouterperson.

[robosmith]

59 minutes ago, Nationalist said:

Find out what? That you're wrong again?

Can't you understand English: the TRUTH.

You're like 0 for 100 trying to prove me wrong.

40 minutes ago, paxamericana said:

You owe Trump, your president,an apology letter @robosmith

The TRUTH is inflation is UP since "independence day," dummy.

Do you STILL not know how to read a bar chart? LMAO

[Nationalist]

27 minutes ago, robosmith said:

Can't you understand English: the TRUTH.

You're like 0 for 100 trying to prove me wrong.

The TRUTH is inflation is UP since "independence day," dummy.

Do you STILL not know how to read a bar chart? LMAO

No fool. Inflation is dropping.

https://www.newsweek.com/new-data-shows-inflation-rate-plummeting-2043395

Your 1 month slight jump means it's still lower than before Trump took office. Prices are coming down. And the majoy reason why?

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Gasoline-Prices-Slide-as-Imports-Surge-and-Summer-Demand-Sputters.html

Fuel prices are dropping under Trump.

I've tried to tell you many times, allow the fuel industry to flourish, and watch the economy take off.

Oh and...you're wrong...yet again Pumpkin.

[robosmith]

24 minutes ago, Nationalist said:

No fool. Inflation is dropping.

https://www.newsweek.com/new-data-shows-inflation-rate-plummeting-2043395

Your 1 month slight jump means it's still lower than before Trump took office. Prices are coming down. And the majoy reason why?

 

Nope. 3 months since April and real inflation is still GROWING.

Thus proving YOU wrong AGAIN.

On 7/22/2025 at 10:22 AM, robosmith said:

Inflation has already ticked up and the tariffs have not even taken effect, YET.

If Trump doesn't TACO, they will shift into OVERDRIVE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Nationalist]

53 minutes ago, robosmith said:

Nope. 3 months since April and real inflation is still GROWING.

Thus proving YOU wrong AGAIN.

 

Inflation is down from Brandon.

Mission accomplished. 

[robosmith]

2 minutes ago, Nationalist said:

Inflation is down from Brandon.

Mission accomplished. 

But once those non-TACO tariffs kick in, they will ZOOM.

I can understand why you believe Trump will chicken out. LMAO

[CdnFox]

21 minutes ago, robosmith said:

But once those non-TACO tariffs kick in, they will ZOOM.

I can understand why you believe Trump will chicken out. LMAO

That's not really relevant in and of itself. You can't look at one indicator and tell anything.

It makes sense that if trump is applying enough tariff pressure to make an actual difference inflation will rise lately. That's a given. But it's also true that inflation will rise if he is successful in bringing more business to America. You would have to look at that number alongside any increase in GDP as well as any  increase in the average income.

For example in an ideal trump situation where this plan was really successful inflation may very well creep up to 3.5% or even four. But it could be accompanied by a 9% increase in GDP and a 6% increase in average wages. That would still be an outrageous victory where both growth and productivity increased along with real wages faster than inflation meaning Americans were better off. At that point judicious use of taxation and interest rate increases combined would allow inflationary pressures to be kept under control while still allowing the growth to continue and it would be a major win.

On the other hand if it stayed the same and GDP remained at the current 1.5% that's anticipated and wages stagnated then even though the inflation rate was still under control americans would actually be losing ground

You really don't understand this stuff well enough to be able to comment. But even what I just said is a simplistic way of looking at something that you were already oversimplifying.  

Until your education levels increase I'm afraid you'll have to sit back and wait for us to let you know what's happening  

[Aristides]

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Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council: "Any deal that charges a lower tariff for Japanese imports with virtually no U.S. content than the tariff imposed on North American-built vehicles with high U.S. content is a bad deal for U.S. industry and U.S. auto workers."

 

 

[Nationalist]

1 hour ago, robosmith said:

But once those non-TACO tariffs kick in, they will ZOOM.

I can understand why you believe Trump will chicken out. LMAO

You dont know that. In fact, you dont know a lot.

[robosmith]

20 minutes ago, Nationalist said:

You dont know that. In fact, you dont know a lot.

I know what EXPERTS SAY and neither you nor Trump are experts.

Of course it is more likely Trump will turn TACO like he did in April. LMAO

[gatomontes99]

1 minute ago, robosmith said:

I know what EXPERTS SAY and neither you nor Trump are experts.

Of course it is more likely Trump will turn TACO like he did in April. LMAO

Whe  this fantasy world comes crashing down for you, I'm glad I won't be there.

[Nationalist]

7 hours ago, robosmith said:

I know what EXPERTS SAY and neither you nor Trump are experts.

Of course it is more likely Trump will turn TACO like he did in April. LMAO

I should let you in on a little secret. This TACO thing of yours...nobody but you dumb Libbies care. What's important is results.

A concept you dont understand. 

Edited July 24, 2025 by Nationalist

[robosmith]

9 hours ago, Nationalist said:

I should let you in on a little secret. This TACO thing of yours...nobody but you dumb Libbies care. What's important is results.

It's NOT MINE, IGNORAMUS.  Wall Street LEARNED TACO after Trump backtracked on the April tariffs 

9 hours ago, Nationalist said:

A concept you dont understand. 

I clearly understand that Trump is clueless without a plan. Not even he knows what he's doing.

You just don't understand HIS BULLSHIT is completely transient. Making it up as he goes.... 🤮

[herbie]

Genius makes a "deal" where Japan;s dinged even less.....
US auto industry already complaining about that.

[LinkSoul60]

On 7/23/2025 at 6:52 AM, gatomontes99 said:

FoxNews (The most trusted name in news)

"We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits. This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it."

Trump said Japan will open its country to trade in things like cars, trucks, rice and other agricultural products.

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In other news, the tariffs that are in place have raised over $100B in revenue. This is what we voted for. This is working.

Looks like this so-called 'deal' may not even be a 'deal'.....

Meanwhile, US-Japan trade deal may already be under pressure, as reports on Friday suggest the two sides disagree on how to split profits from Japan's $550 billion investment into the US.  Trump announced the deal on Tuesday, which includes a 15% tariff on imported goods and a $550 billion Japanese investment. However, the sides do not seem aligned on profit sharing, with Japan seeking a split based on contributions, while the US says it would keep 90%.

 

[robosmith]

48 minutes ago, LinkSoul60 said:

Looks like this so-called 'deal' may not even be a 'deal'.....

Meanwhile, US-Japan trade deal may already be under pressure, as reports on Friday suggest the two sides disagree on how to split profits from Japan's $550 billion investment into the US.  Trump announced the deal on Tuesday, which includes a 15% tariff on imported goods and a $550 billion Japanese investment. However, the sides do not seem aligned on profit sharing, with Japan seeking a split based on contributions, while the US says it would keep 90%.

 

Imagine that! A pathological LIAR misrepresenting the terms of a deal....

Maybe the negotiators LIED to Trump, but I doubt that.

[paxamericana]

The Japanese aren’t suckers, but they do see reality for what it is. There is no version of a deglobalized world where they can have a decent outcome without being part of America’s new global order. The Canadian unfortunately are blinded by pride and haven’t yet figured this out. Being offered the 51st deal is the best offer you could have gotten.

Edited July 26, 2025 by paxamericana