The Trumps & Elon tweets thread (Had to make this since it's never ending)

I can only find this: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/...aw-from-all-negotiations-with-us-gtri-3438055

Current administration seems impotent without a strong reply. Trump and elon have been b**ch slapping non stop
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k_m_Arya said:
I can only find this: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/...aw-from-all-negotiations-with-us-gtri-3438055
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That is not an official reply. In other words we have not replied yet.

It is some guy from a think tank making a policy recommendation.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also said that India needs to open its agriculture market, emphasising that it can not be 'off the table' when the country is negotiating with its largest trading partner. He has pitched for a macro, large and grand trade agreement with India, and not 'product-by-product' arrangement to promote bilateral trade.
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That's what the Americans want

Current administration seems impotent without a strong reply. Trump and elon have been b**ch slapping non stop
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Modi is used to dealing with domestic trolls for long now. He never replies immediately and after some time passes and his position strengthens he takes them out publicly in some rally.

Typical example with Trump was at the Howdy Modi meet in Houston.

He tells Trump, yesterday you introduced me to your family. Today I want to introduce you to mine...

Gestures to the stadium they are in with over 60k attending. Trump got the message immediately
 
Russians must be really hammering the Uki's

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Meanwhile, Euros are still not getting it. After the recent idiotic 'defacto NATO membership for Ukraine' suggestion from the Finns. Here is Italy doing the same.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1897774465016021025

As one Israeli commentator put it, the Euros live in la la land
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Domestic trolls yes, president of the free world I don't think so. Trump is coming and there will be blood
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Things are moving so fast that your cartoon is outdated

www.bbc.com

Trump tariffs: US expands exemptions to Canada and Mexico tariffs

Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.
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Where is the blood?

I'm not surprised by this development at all. He's squeezed both and got something but not as much as he wanted. Hence temporary suspension until they satisfy him

As for us, we handled him in his first term and are going to do it again with his second term. Just don't expect it to be in public :)

Watch out for the scare mongering headlines and usual opposition trolls
 
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blr_p said:
As for us, we handled him in his first term and are going to do it again with his second term. Just don't expect it to be in public :)
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India has no leverage over US, only leverage was when US wanted to use India to counteract China. That was the traditional US foreign policy which Trump has thrown out now, this is not like his first term. If US starts thinking only in terms of money then he can arm twist India government because tariffs will hurt Indian exports badly, US being the largest export destination for India. What will happen behind closed doors is that India will simply have to accept his demands.
 
roadrash99 said:
India has no leverage over US, only leverage was when US wanted to use India to counteract China. That was the traditional US foreign policy which Trump has thrown out now, this is not like his first term. If US starts thinking only in terms of money then he can arm twist India government because tariffs will hurt Indian exports badly, US being the largest export destination for India.
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Then we will get more American products and they will be cheaper.

Who's in?
 
TEUser2K1 said:
USA produces good quality almonds, cotton, ethanol, etc.
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All these employ Indian farmers. There is a good reason protectionism exists in this sector, it is badly needed. USA itself protects its farmers more than any other country. They outright banned mustard oil from being sold in the USA so their domestic Canola oil or whatever doesn't have to face competition.
 
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There are almost no consumer goods we import from the US. Is there anything you can think of.
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Food? They wanted to sell us frozen chicken last time.

The Americans want a broad agreement so this will go beyond consumer goods if they are successful. It will reduce the trade deficit we have with them.

$45bn is larger than I thought it was :grumpy:

No wonder Trump has been harping on about it. I thought we were doing much more in total trade than the $130bn stated by rhe USTO.

And yeah they do have leverage just like they do with every country they buy more from than sell to

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898021376130265133

Hmm... they are talking about fall and here we are just entering March
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They outright banned mustard oil from being sold in the USA so their domestic Canola oil or whatever doesn't have to face competition.
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Its due to health risks associated. And include Canada & EU as well

And NOT for the reason you suggested.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Explained: Why consumption of mustard oil is banned in the US and Europe - The Times of India

Mustard oil, with high erucic acid, is banned in the US due to health risks. Choosing processed oil, reputable brands, and moderation in consumption p
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The reason Canola is sold instead is due to lower amount of that eucric acid. Health reasons again.
 
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Russia-Pakistan rail link: High on optics, low-effect impact on India
www.theweek.in

Russia-Pakistan rail link: High on optics, low-effect impact on India

The first trial run of the freight train that will connect Russia and Pakistan will begin on March. How will the Russia-Pakistan relationship affect India?
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The first trial run of the freight train that will connect Russia and Pakistan will begin on March. How will the Russia-Pakistan relationship affect India?
 
blr_p said:
Its due to health risks associated. And include Canada & EU as well

And NOT for the reason you suggested.
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You are being very naive if you believe that. I am aware of the reason given by FDA. It's based on some study effect of erucic acid on mice in the 1970s. On the other hand you have the evidence of billions of Indians using mustard oil for thousands of years.

In USA lobbying rules, so the companies can get this kind of ban passed very easily to secure their interests
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And yeah they do have leverage just like they do with every country they buy more from than sell to
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That's what I was saying, I don't care that much about how what why, India will be the overall loser in this because all foreign policy leverage just evaporated overnight, it's all money now.
 
TEUser2K1 said:
How will the Russia-Pakistan relationship affect India?
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Not as badly as the below will affect Pakistan

www.pib.gov.in

Ministry of Defence signs $ 248 million Deal for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with. Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth
www.pib.gov.in

.. because the Chinese tanks the Paks got recently had 'issues'

theprint.in

Pakistan has a new battle tank Haider courtesy China, but it's plagued by problems

The Haider tank, which will be Pakistan’s Main Battle tank, is a product of collaborative efforts between Norinco China and several industries within Pakistan.
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The Print doesn't mention it but those Chinese tank engines overheat and are not operational in the environment the Paks need them for :hilarious:
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You are being very naive if you believe that. I am aware of the reason given by FDA. It's based on some study effect of erucic acid on mice in the 1970s. On the other hand you have the evidence of billions of Indians using mustard oil for thousands of years.

In USA lobbying rules, so the companies can get this kind of ban passed very easily to secure their interests
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Explain why the ban is also in force in the EU & Canada too? Funny how they also reached the same conclusion.

And for reference the US doesn't allow cheese with live yeast in it. That removes a good deal of French cheese from the American market. As you say French don't have a problem with their cheese either. The parmesan in the US also tastes a good deal weaker than how I remember it in Europe.

Those are the reasons they give. You want to develop Canola that meets their requirements then go ahead.
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That's what I was saying, I don't care that much about how what why, India will be the overall loser in this
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What does loser mean here? Trade deficit reduced or more. Nobody knows but is just the kind of vague, negative rhetoric the opposition likes to peddle.

For reference US trade deficit with us increased by $2.5bn since last year. Is that losing or winning?

You think these issues can be resolved overnight?

I'm not calling this yet. It will be a long tortuous negotiation that will go on for over a year or more. And we aren't exactly pushovers when it comes to these matters.

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.. because all foreign policy leverage just evaporated overnight, it's all money now.
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I don't even get this..

What do you think our foreign policy leverage is to begin with?
 
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www.dailymail.co.uk

Storm Shadow missiles useless in Ukraine after US cut intelligence

In a huge blow to Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia's invasion, Trump froze all American military aid to Kyiv before suspending intelligence sharing.
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Without US providing GPS data, storm shadow can't find targets. There is no longer any US provided targeting data because Trump suspended Intel sharing with the UK recently.

Why would he do that?

He does not trust the UK not to pull a false flag with Russia. And then obligate the US to come save them. If the UK provides the missiles then they get a say how they will be used.
 
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