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Historic NY

(40,107 posts)
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:03 AM Apr 2025

Donald say China played it wrong in retaliation against US tariffs

"China played it wrong, they panicked - the one thing they cannot afford to do!," Trump wrote in all caps in post on his social media platform.

https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-china-played-it-wrong-retaliation-against-us-tariffs-2025-04-04/]

Some dumb ass called Donald did. They called their hand, who has more to lose.

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Donald say China played it wrong in retaliation against US tariffs (Original Post) Historic NY Apr 2025 OP
He's such an Ass! Chasstev365 Apr 2025 #1
Allow me to interpret what Krasnov meant. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #2
Incapable of dealing with reality C_U_L8R Apr 2025 #3
He expects the world to genuflect and kiss the ring. Happy Hoosier Apr 2025 #4
And I will boycott ANY country that kisses his ass! maxrandb Apr 2025 #10
Trust in Trump says the WH malaise Apr 2025 #5
bringing a checkers brain to a chess match eShirl Apr 2025 #6
Please--checkers is far too advanced for his brain. durablend Apr 2025 #7
Hey now, I struggle with Chutes and Ladders. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #8
Still laughing, with you not at you. Prairie_Seagull Apr 2025 #11
Fn 2yr old temper tantrum...give him his binky Tribetime Apr 2025 #9
That's funny. David__77 Apr 2025 #12
Donald has the intelligence of a cow patty. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #13

gab13by13

(32,566 posts)
2. Allow me to interpret what Krasnov meant.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:08 AM
Apr 2025

China was supposed to send Krasnov suitcases of money. For each suitcase Krasnov will reduce the tariff 5%.

That is Krasnov's honest to Betsy plan. As Joe says, "not a joke."

C_U_L8R

(49,478 posts)
3. Incapable of dealing with reality
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:08 AM
Apr 2025

...much less admitting his mistakes.
This clown needs to be escorted right out of office and into a home for senile tyrants.

Happy Hoosier

(9,577 posts)
4. He expects the world to genuflect and kiss the ring.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:10 AM
Apr 2025

His massive ego amplifies his incredible stupidity. The only people more stupid are his hard-core supporters.

maxrandb

(17,478 posts)
10. And I will boycott ANY country that kisses his ass!
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:22 AM
Apr 2025

This is about way more than "economics".

If economics drove our morals, we'd still have slavery.

eShirl

(20,337 posts)
6. bringing a checkers brain to a chess match
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:11 AM
Apr 2025

on second thought, that's giving him too much credit.
Bringing a Chutes and Ladders brain to a chess match.

Prairie_Seagull

(4,771 posts)
11. Still laughing, with you not at you.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:22 AM
Apr 2025

Thanks for the morning laugh. Heading out to a march 6 hrs away. I hope this pops into my head at the right times.

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