Summary
Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk’s proposal for zero tariffs between the US and Europe, calling it a “sign of weakness” driven by fear of economic fallout.
Habeck said Musk should instead pressure Trump to lift the newly imposed tariffs, including those targeting the European Union.
Musk’s call for zero tariffs comes amid market chaos after Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, which included a 20% rate on the EU. The S&P 500 plunged 10% and the Nasdaq 100 entered a bear market.
The EU prepared retaliatory measures, while China and Canada vowed to respond. Analysts warned of rising recession risks amid escalating global trade tensions.
My god, don’t call someone with a fragile ego “weak and afraid” if you want to negotiate with them ffs. Make them think they’re doing the right thing!
Believe it or not, some people think that the press’s job is to tell the truth about what’s going on, and people can deal with it however they deal with it.
This is commonly forgotten anymore.
I’m not saying the press shouldn’t do their job, which is exactly what you say it is. That part I agree with. But Germany’s economy minister is the one I was addressing.
Someone who uses their own child as a human shield is “weak and afraid”.
I’m not debating that. He is indeed.
I see it as a power move from Germany indirectly saying: that elon should deal with backing trump.
I mean sure, if you’re not interested in making deals, let’s go all out on calling people out. Then I don’t have any issue. 💪
The minister is also a Conservative MAGA fan. This is the CDP.
The far right in SA/NZ/Australia are pro-EU. That’s why they were so confused about Brexit.
Of course they would be pro-Europe, how could they be anything else ?
Who now? Robert Habeck?