The EU is a colossus. So why is it cowering before Trump like a mouse? | Alexander Hurst
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With its woeful trade deal, Europe prostrated itself before the president. We need a leader who will tell him where to shove it, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
  • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I don’t see them cowering, Denmark royalty has even visited Greenland in the face of US Aggression, signifying that they’re willing to fight for it. There’s just no reason to retaliate to the USA shooting itself in the foot over tariffs. What, do EU citizens WANT to pay an additional tax for no reason?

  • SpaceShort@feddit.ukEnglish
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    2 months ago

    It’s because they’re liberals. Liberal politicians always surrender to fascists, no matter what they say. It’s necessary in order to keep capitalism going.