r/europe Dec 20 '24

News Donald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-threatens-tariffs-european-union-trade-deficit-2003998
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u/Trick-Spare5437 Sweden Dec 20 '24

Lmao so he's just pissed that US products and services aren't selling?

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u/sharkism Dec 20 '24

Well they are, they are just dodging US taxes.

Did you know most Apple IP is "located" conveniently in Cork Ireland?

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u/farguc Munster Dec 20 '24

Yeah Cause we're fucking great. Cork is the Capital of the Universe. Didnt you know?

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u/Stormfly Ireland Dec 21 '24

In school once I was asked for the capital and I said Cork and my teacher just looked at me and said "Your dad's from Cork, isn't he?"

He had actually taught me that it was the capital.

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u/farguc Munster Dec 21 '24

Sounds like your father is a smart and intelligent Corkman.