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Ellie Hampton's avatar

America...optional. That sums it up nicely.

Diane's avatar

I was going to write BINGO!

Carol Pladsen-Bloom's avatar

I love it when a well-written piece ends with the perfect summary.

Beverley's avatar

And, doesen't the world feel a bit firmer and solidified and even friendlier.

Barbara Allen's avatar

At last! Europe is weighing in! We need all the help we can get and cards are stacked against us here. I feel we are hostages in our own land at the moment.

Bradley  K Monson's avatar

I am glad Europe is finally getting on. Europe's relationship with the U.S. was a lot like living with an alcoholic. One partner continually blows things up, while the other partner apologizes, codepends and acts like this is all normal.

Eventually... we all wake up and realize this is not sustainable nor what we really want. But, why in the world do we as humans always seem to let this type of thing go so far?

TJ's avatar
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Yes per NPR, BBC and throughout the world it’s a “mother of all deals," that will positively affect as many as 2 billion people. Between EU's 27 members and India.. all the while we get the bankrupted 6-time failed dementia brain imposing even more additional tariffs… “Optional may be an understatement” so many are diversifying away from the USA..

Per NPR-

The deal between two of the world's biggest markets comes as Washington targets both the Asian powerhouse and the EU bloc with steep import tariffs, disrupting established trade flows and pushing major economies to seek alternate partnerships.

"This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference. "It represents 25% of the global GDP and one-third of global trade."

The accord will see free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines, and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.

India and the EU also agreed on a framework for deeper defense and security cooperation, and a separate pact aimed at easing mobility for skilled workers and students, signaling that their partnership extends beyond commerce.

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/27/nx-s1-5689875/india-eu-trade-agreement

Sandra Forrest's avatar

Your closing sentence is perfect!

Patricia Davis's avatar

Be sure to thank all those Republicans.

The clean-up will be more difficult for the Democrats. No more pushy footing around. Codify, rid the Citizens United, codify Voting Rights, and Red Flags/laws, they need greatly improved. Thanks to a brazen few the cracks were exposed. Jail them , they’re complicit, their backers get a wealth tax big time and watch the new administration carefully. It’s time to participate to 90% voting , mail in balloting codified. My hands up high five to the election workers, know many of them , went to the trainings..their questions and dedication are exemplary👏

Most all know what happened, others will still deny..many probably know who they’ll be. Stand your ground , thank the Minnesotians for showing the real deal…keep the vigilance, send the guilty to jail. Some life sentences.

Also thank the EU, struggling through their own issues, Denmark, Greenland, Canada and so many more for tolerance and knowing when to call the hand.Lets hope the Trump card never gets played again.

My profound thanks to all the writers, and you commenters too. We’ll have more to ponder over undoubtably more tricks to be played. Heritage People..your slips are soon in the mail . Let’s get Ukraine standing up proud again.

Kelly's avatar

I hope the world will not judge us when he’s gone.