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34. You can't tariff within the EU

Reply to Xolodno (Reply #9)

Tue Jun 30, 2015, 12:37 PM

Jun 2015

And leaving the eurozone doesn't mean you leave the EU.

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Europe's big guns warn Greek voters that a no vote means euro exit [View all] brooklynite Jun 2015 OP

For all the talk of Germany vs Greece, it really seems that it's Greece vs the rest of Europe geek tragedy Jun 2015 #1

It's how Tsipras needs to frame it. Igel Jun 2015 #5

Will the world's current super-economy come to the rescue? JDPriestly Jun 2015 #2

Every country, state, province, city, town, neighborhood, home... SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2015 #3

True. And for us in California, we may have to do that through different technology than JDPriestly Jun 2015 #4

Taking yourself of the grid? brooklynite Jun 2015 #12

Working that way SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2015 #18

If the Chinese are willing to throw their money at Greece, they should go for it. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #6

Have you traveled in Greece? JDPriestly Jun 2015 #7

Greece was part of Turkey for centuries. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #8

Greece was conquered by Turkey. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #10

Your argument is that hordes of ISIS and Turkish fighters geek tragedy Jun 2015 #14

It might not be ISIS and certainly not Turkish fighters, but like Italy, JDPriestly Jun 2015 #16

Our manufacturing sector isn't remotely declining Recursion Jun 2015 #33

Hard to believe. Our infrastructure is just pitiful for the most part. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #36

Heavy plant, chemicals, and chips mostly Recursion Jun 2015 #37

Here is the problem: JDPriestly Jun 2015 #40

Manufacturing is America's forth largest employer according to the US Government. hack89 Jun 2015 #44

Please see my post # 50. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #51

Here is the extent of the decline of our manufacturing sector: JDPriestly Jun 2015 #50

Notice at no point did US manufacturing decline Recursion Jun 2015 #52

I do not believe your assertion. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #59

If this goes through... Xolodno Jun 2015 #9

In terms of the political and strategic balance in the world, it is about the most short-sighted, JDPriestly Jun 2015 #13

Shortsigted....Maybe...Maybe Not. Xolodno Jun 2015 #19

Why would industries pop up? hack89 Jun 2015 #22

They import a lot because... Xolodno Jun 2015 #24

But if companies can supply those needs while based in the EU hack89 Jun 2015 #29

Dude...your're just looking for absolute doom and gloom... Xolodno Jun 2015 #30

And the EU will impose retaliatory tariffs in return hack89 Jun 2015 #31

Which will solidify.... Xolodno Jun 2015 #54

There will be an exodus of Greek based companies hack89 Jun 2015 #20

Not if you offer more favorable... Xolodno Jun 2015 #23

If this left of center government fails when the economy falls apart, Greece JDPriestly Jun 2015 #38

Venezuela is the perfect example of a weak currency in a global economy hack89 Jun 2015 #47

Venzuela is a command economy.... Xolodno Jun 2015 #55

How many US states and cities have been raped by companies hack89 Jun 2015 #56

Ok...I give up. Xolodno Jun 2015 #57

"massive speculation at this point" - you broke my irony meter. nt hack89 Jun 2015 #58

No internal tariffs... brooklynite Jun 2015 #28

You can't tariff within the EU Recursion Jun 2015 #34

Surrendering your currency equals surrendering your sovereignty. roamer65 Jun 2015 #11

True. But it will be very painful. And the geopolitical repercussions could be tremendous JDPriestly Jun 2015 #15

It's best for them to get out of the Euro as quick as possible. roamer65 Jun 2015 #17

Yeah, the Euro idea of "one size fits all" is just a bad idea. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #39

I wouldn't be surprised if they've fired up the Drachma printing presses already <nt> bigworld Jun 2015 #21

Then comes hyperinflation, then a military dictatorship. candelista Jun 2015 #25

Tsipras calling for a third bailout. Should make headlines soon. joshcryer Jun 2015 #26

" if an aid-for-reforms deal were struck with Athens" geek tragedy Jun 2015 #35

The Billionaires Class Extortion of Greece Continues WDIM Jun 2015 #27

Okay. Greece doesn't pay any new debts, and doesn't incur any new debts. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #32

Russia has defaulted multiple times, with impunity. closeupready Jun 2015 #41

Russia has natural gas to sell to Europe. Greece has.....? brooklynite Jun 2015 #42

Greece's strategic location has been noted by others here closeupready Jun 2015 #43

Technical Note: Historians of World War I might disagree with you about Belgium's KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #48

Okay, yes, thanks for the correction. closeupready Jun 2015 #49

Eurogroup Concludes Meeting; Juncker Says Big Things Happening Bosonic Jun 2015 #45

LOL, something big DID happen; Greece defaulted. closeupready Jun 2015 #46

I'd suggest Greece sign some trade agreements like the TPP. Life will be hell there without Hoyt Jun 2015 #53