From NBC News, “In response to Trump’s retaliatory measures following Colombia’s decision to turn around deportation flights, Petro has announced a 25% tariff on all imports from the United States. Petro said the government will also help direct Colombian exports to the rest of the world other than the United States. ‘American products whose price will rise within the national economy must be replaced by national products, and the government will help in this regard,’ Petro said on X.” Wow. I must admit that I’m pleasantly surprised that Colombia retaliated so quickly, if at all! I had just posted that I did not think nations would have the cajones to stand up to Dictator Don! Well, I guess at least one national leader does. Good on Petro! He’s not afraid to give as good as he gets! Bravo! Apparently, the Colombian President has one more brass ball than dumbass Democrats and two more than RepubliKKKlans! (We’ll see if other countries are similarly courageous. I won’t hold my breath, but at least the seal has been broken.)
So! The trade wars have officially begun, assuming all these actions hold on both sides! Fan-f***ing-tastic! I have no doubt this is precisely the chaos-free second term RepubliKKKlans, MAGA morons, evil evangelicals, and QAnon kooks envisioned. Imagine that! Re-elect The Don! and right on cue and as promised, a trade war ensues, which, naturally, will bring down prices. God! Kill me now with the stupidity that is the American electorate. The finding out phase after the f***ing around phase has just started. Welcome to stupid America.