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RainCaster

(10,853 posts)
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 12:01 AM Jun 2018

Canadian Diplomat Suggests U.S. Allies Respond To Tariffs With Targeted Sanctions On Trump

Tired of trade wars? One of Canada's former diplomats is suggesting that the EU flip the Magnitski Act on its backside by placing very targeted fees on the Orange Maggot.


I propose that instead of taxing the import of American serviettes, we tax Trump. In the spirit of the Magnitsky Act, Canada and the western allies come together to collectively pressure the only pain point that matters to this President: his family and their assets. This could take the form of special taxation on their current operations, freezing of assets, or even sanctions against senior staff. Canada could add a tax to Trump properties equal to any tariff unilaterally imposed by Washington. The European Union could revoke any travel visas for senior staff in the Trump organization. And the United Kingdom could temporarily close his golf course.



http://samuel-warde.com/2018/06/tariffs-fixed-by-targeted-sanctions-on-us-president/

He's got a great idea. One the Mango Molester might even be able to understand.

Edited to add a link to the original editorial.
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Canadian Diplomat Suggests U.S. Allies Respond To Tariffs With Targeted Sanctions On Trump (Original Post) RainCaster Jun 2018 OP
At this point in time, G6 also knows about different avenues Iliyah Jun 2018 #1
Perfect response. shanny Jun 2018 #2
Brilliant & the most diplomatic of all policies presented thus far. Wwcd Jun 2018 #3
Oh how I wish!! Losing money would be the best way to get him to leave... resign Thekaspervote Jun 2018 #4
Fantastic idea jmbar2 Jun 2018 #5
And red states, duforsure Jun 2018 #6
That's a magnificent idea! SergeStorms Jun 2018 #7
Excellent idea! Martin Eden Jun 2018 #8
Excellent suggestion. Nitram Jun 2018 #9

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
1. At this point in time, G6 also knows about different avenues
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 12:06 AM
Jun 2018

in responding to shithole.

USA majority agrees with democracy.

 

shanny

(6,709 posts)
2. Perfect response.
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 12:08 AM
Jun 2018

Hit him in his own wallet so he can suck it up for the good of the nation. Like he told the farmers to do.

 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
3. Brilliant & the most diplomatic of all policies presented thus far.
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 12:15 AM
Jun 2018

Allies will stand by their friend, the USA.

Shrink the growing tumor, save the body.

Thank you Canada & our allies

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
6. And red states,
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 03:03 AM
Jun 2018

and enough start hitting his properties and businesses, and promote solar energy is another sore spot so anything to reduce coal usage, or elimination, anything to reduce oil usage also bothers him a lot.

SergeStorms

(19,190 posts)
7. That's a magnificent idea!
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 03:28 AM
Jun 2018

I urge them to implement it immediately. The World vs. Donald Trump and family.

Putin would probably bail him out though, since Trump has been carrying Vlad's water for him for so long, but who cares? It would hurt Putin as well, or cause a rift in the TrumPutin pact.

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