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WiVoter

(1,570 posts) Thu Apr 3, 2025, 06:46 AM Apr 2025

Why Was Russia Left Off The Tariff List? [View all]

The cultists are saying it’s because trade between the two countries it’s almost nonexistent so there would be “no need” for Russia to be on the tariff list. I call bullshit. What say you DU?

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Why Was Russia Left Off The Tariff List? [View all] WiVoter Apr 2025 OP

Trump doesn't want to piss off Putin.. Omnipresent Apr 2025 #1

Surely WiVoter Apr 2025 #7

With Trump and Putin negotiating mineral and rare earth deals C_U_L8R Apr 2025 #2

There are numerous other countries on Krasnov's tariff list gab13by13 Apr 2025 #3

We have tariffs on islands with only penguin residents. So yes it is bullshit. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #4

Hmm. tanyev Apr 2025 #5

Yep, it's a steaming pile of bs all right. Swede Apr 2025 #6

White House Official Explains Why Russia Isn't On Donald Trump's New Tariffs List Passages Apr 2025 #8

NY Times asks the same question - why is Russia special? BoRaGard Apr 2025 #9

Hit The Paywall WiVoter Apr 2025 #10