Canada, Greenland, Mexico, etc - USA Tariffs / Trade War commencing March 2025 #5

[Kemug]

Is this over by the island with the people who won't let anyone else on it?

Yes! Hello India, how about selling North Sentinel Island to Trump?! Tell him there's a gold mine there, so he can make himself a crown, and even be king!

 

[MelmothTheLost]

The Mail has an article today about the additional headwinds posed to the 2028 Olympics by Trump's tariffs. Also interesting, if correct, is that the budget for the games includes bugger all for security.

Gavin Newsom catching heat again as LA's 2028 Olympics in peril

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics could be heading for financial meltdown despite its original optimistic logistics as sponsors drop out, executives resign and costs spiral.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[MelmothTheLost]

As far as Hershey candy is concerned, I don't like it anymore- I don't eat milk chocolate-- only dark chocolate--- but as a kid I loved Hershey-- loved Hershey kisses---

20 years or so ago, my then line manager brought some Hershey's products, including kisses, back from his holiday for the team. I think everyone had one. The rest sat there for a few weeks, until one night they just disappeared. Whether they were quietly removed by the line manager, nicked by the cleaners or just binned I have no idea, but I have to say I do not like my chocolate to taste of Parmesan cheese.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Another story in today's Mail, about two young German women detained on arrival in Hawaii and then deported. There seem to have been some suspicions over their work intentions during their stay but another factor seems to have been that "they hadn't booked any accommodation for their five-week stay in Hawaii."

Is the latter a new development? Given that the road trip is a classic holiday in the US for foreigners, surely many people visit without fixed plans other than to drive from A to B.

Surprising reason two teen girls were jailed and deported from Hawaii

A pair of young German travelers were left stunned after they arrived in Hawaii only to be detained and deported due to a shocking reason.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Kemug]

My goodness me! Seldom have I seen such evil and suspicious looking young ladies! Imagine the damage they could have done - sending reports of recent volcanic eruptions to who knows who, plus shipping movements, fish catches, lei-making. It's truly terrifying!

 

[detective.moon]

China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense​

BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China on Monday accused Washington of abusing tariffs and warned countries against striking a broader economic deal with the United States at its expense, ratcheting up its rhetoric in a spiralling trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Beijing will firmly oppose any party striking a deal at China's expense and "will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner," its Commerce Ministry said.

The ministry was responding to a Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the Trump administration is preparing to pressure nations seeking tariff reductions or exemptions from the U.S. to curb trade with China, including imposing monetary sanctions.

https://www.reuters.com/world/china-opposes-any-deals-between-us-other-nations-its-expense-2025-04-21/

 

[Lyanna]

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, because of his health.

news.sky.com

RIP x

 

[iamshadow21]

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, because of his health.

news.sky.com

RIP x

And the last day of his life he had to deal with Vance.

MOO

 

[Kemug]

That would do it.

 

[Kemug]

I really liked this Pope, a good and nice man, trying to make a difference.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

My goodness me! Seldom have I seen such evil and suspicious looking young ladies! Imagine the damage they could have done - sending reports of recent volcanic eruptions to who knows who, plus shipping movements, fish catches, lei-making. It's truly terrifying!

It's terrifying what a determined terrorist can do with a hula hoop.

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Another story in today's Mail, about two young German women detained on arrival in Hawaii and then deported. There seem to have been some suspicions over their work intentions during their stay but another factor seems to have been that "they hadn't booked any accommodation for their five-week stay in Hawaii."

Is the latter a new development? Given that the road trip is a classic holiday in the US for foreigners, surely many people visit without fixed plans other than to drive from A to B.

Surprising reason two teen girls were jailed and deported from Hawaii

A pair of young German travelers were left stunned after they arrived in Hawaii only to be detained and deported due to a shocking reason.

www.dailymail.co.uk

No it's not a new thing. US customs and immigration are suspicious of looser accommodation arrangements and travelling around rather than staying in one place. I got the third degree for only having accommodation booked for the beginning and end of a long road trip. They didn't seem to understand the concept of winging it like that and staying wherever you end up that night. However, I was not denied entry, just questioned a lot. That's the difference from a few years ago to now. They actually sent these young women home.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

And the last day of his life he had to deal with Vance.

MOO

Flashbacks to The Queen having to meet Liz Truss just before she died.

 

[musicaljoke]

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[musicaljoke]

Another story in today's Mail, about two young German women detained on arrival in Hawaii and then deported. There seem to have been some suspicions over their work intentions during their stay but another factor seems to have been that "they hadn't booked any accommodation for their five-week stay in Hawaii."

Is the latter a new development? Given that the road trip is a classic holiday in the US for foreigners, surely many people visit without fixed plans other than to drive from A to B.

Surprising reason two teen girls were jailed and deported from Hawaii

A pair of young German travelers were left stunned after they arrived in Hawaii only to be detained and deported due to a shocking reason.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Heh, just yesterday my kids said that they would never go to the US, unless it was maybe to Hawaii. I guess that is off the table now too.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

MSN

Sydney Morning Herald

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, dies aged 88​

 

[SouthAussie]

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, because of his health.

news.sky.com

RIP x

Huge news. I am glad the Easter crowd were able to show him their love yesterday.

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile

Pope Francis has greeted a crowd of tens of thousands, and renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza in his Easter message.

www.rnz.co.nz

 

[MelmothTheLost]

No it's not a new thing. US customs and immigration are suspicious of looser accommodation arrangements and travelling around rather than staying in one place. I got the third degree for only having accommodation booked for the beginning and end of a long road trip. They didn't seem to understand the concept of winging it like that and staying wherever you end up that night.

Interesting. Maybe this reflects what one tends to see of US tourists overseas, ie travelling in large groups with a rigidly defined itinerary of very familiar sites. In the UK that is typically London - Windsor - Stratford upon Avon - York - Edinburgh.

 

[Kemug]

Flashbacks to The Queen having to meet Liz Truss just before she died.

Although if she hadn't, we wouldn't have that lovely last photo of her, with her beautiful beaming smile that we loved so much.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Flashbacks to The Queen having to meet Liz Truss just before she died.

She always vowed to remain in harness until her death. It's a sense of service and duty which one very rarely sees these days.