Ninety trade deals in ninety days — that was Trump’s promise to his voters. But so far, the results have been underwhelming, and his negotiating partners are proving stubborn. So now, Trump is reaching for his favourite tool: tariffs — his magic wand for just about everything. Trump’s latest threat to end the war in Ukraine - 100% tariffs on Russia and its energy partners. His main target: China, but also India, both of whom buy cheap energy from Moscow. Even allies in Europe aren’t spared. Countries across the globe are receiving tariff letters from Trump — with rates as high as 30% or even more. So, today on “To The Point”, we ask: By using Trade and tariffs as a weapon, is Trump blackmailing the world? Our guests: John Kampfner (Journalist und Autor); Ursula Weidenfeld (Business editor); Moritz Koch (Handelsblatt); Erik Kirschbaum (LA Times) Chapters: 02:15 Is Trump blackmailing the world? 04:40 Is the world taking Trump seriously? 05:25 Trump get’s what he wants by using his charm 06:55 Trump always chickens out 07:40 What’s stronger: tariffs or weapons? 09:35 Are US sanctions against Russia really helpful? 10:00 Putin is completely invested in the war against Ukraine 10:40 Video: Trump’s tariff plans for the whole world 14:30 China has a stronghold on rare earths 16:00 Why is the EU so weak in trade negotiations? 17:30 Will the EU be strong together against Trump? 19:00 Is free trade a matter of the past? 19:30 Video: How is Europe trying to fight Trump’s tariff plans? 20:45 Who can Europe rely on in terms of trade? 23:30 Why did Trump not send tariff letter to India? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #tothepoint #trump #trader
Trade and tariffs as a weapon: is Trump blackmailing the world? | To The Point
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Ninety trade deals in ninety days — that was Trump’s promise to his voters. But so far, the results have been underwhelming, and his negotiating partners are proving stubborn. So now, Trump is reaching for his favourite tool: tariffs — his magic wand for just about everything. Trump’s latest threat to end the war in Ukraine - 100% tariffs on Russia and its energy partners. His main target: China, but also India, both of whom buy cheap energy from Moscow. Even allies in Europe aren’t spared. Countries across the globe are receiving tariff letters from Trump — with rates as high as 30% or even more. So, today on “To The Point”, we ask: By using Trade and tariffs as a weapon, is Trump blackmailing the world? Our guests: John Kampfner (Journalist und Autor); Ursula Weidenfeld (Business editor); Moritz Koch (Handelsblatt); Erik Kirschbaum (LA Times) Chapters: 02:15 Is Trump blackmailing the world? 04:40 Is the world taking Trump seriously? 05:25 Trump get’s what he wants by using his charm 06:55 Trump always chickens out 07:40 What’s stronger: tariffs or weapons? 09:35 Are US sanctions against Russia really helpful? 10:00 Putin is completely invested in the war against Ukraine 10:40 Video: Trump’s tariff plans for the whole world 14:30 China has a stronghold on rare earths 16:00 Why is the EU so weak in trade negotiations? 17:30 Will the EU be strong together against Trump? 19:00 Is free trade a matter of the past? 19:30 Video: How is Europe trying to fight Trump’s tariff plans? 20:45 Who can Europe rely on in terms of trade? 23:30 Why did Trump not send tariff letter to India? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #tothepoint #trump #trader
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