Is Europe becoming uninvestable?

[kab60]

2 hours ago, thowed said:

 

Pretty good summary of how the the World ex-America are thinking, I'd say

 

 

There was a survey in Denmark the other day. Trump was the biggest worry amongst people - above things like war. We can debate whether that's reasonable, but I think some things have changed permanently, and I still can't fathom what Trump is trying to achieve. It seems like he is destroying decades of goodwill to achieve some plan that I can't quite envision.

 

As an outsider, it looked like America basically had it all - and any issues could be dealt with internally, if people actually wanted to deal with it (like why do you push tax cuts through when running a humongous deficit?). Lots of highly skilled immigration (and well as lowly skilled...). A massive funding advantage, as equity and debt was dirt-cheap. Cheap energy produced locally, or importered very cheaply from Canada, as they couldn't get out of their own way.

 

And then there's all the dominant tech-companies, which are a massive money-printer but also pretty easy for other countries to tax, if they want to. Most of what America produces is either nice to have or with decent local alternatives (McD, Starbucks, Nike). I wonder if some of those iconic brands - brands that has derived value from Americas position globally - will see headwinds going forward. 

 

Now he's alienating his biggest trade partner (Canada) and 500m Europeans to cozy up to 100m Russians that have what - a murderous dictator and a bit of oil and gas but really is an economic minnow? I mean, the combined GDP of the Nordic countries is approximately the same size as Russia's GDP. Like what does he need Russia for?

 

I'm baffled to say the least. And even if I think he'll have to backtrack on a lot of what he has said and done (it seems to be starting already), things have permanently changed. Just look at Germany. What's happening there is huge.

 

If Europe can't count on the US, why shouldn't Europe just grow stronger ties to China? Last I checked, they haven't threatened either Canada, Greenland or Panama.

 

I don't know this guy here, but it's a pretty good speech and probably reflective of not just how Canadians feel, but Europeans too: 

 

 

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by kab60

[rogermunibond]

[backtothebeach]

12 minutes ago, rogermunibond said:

Can you show since August 14, 2023, when this thread was started?

[rogermunibond]

[Charlie]

5 hours ago, kab60 said:

There was a survey in Denmark the other day. Trump was the biggest worry amongst people - above things like war. We can debate whether that's reasonable, but I think some things have changed permanently, and I still can't fathom what Trump is trying to achieve. It seems like he is destroying decades of goodwill to achieve some plan that I can't quite envision.

 

As an outsider, it looked like America basically had it all - and any issues could be dealt with internally, if people actually wanted to deal with it (like why do you push tax cuts through when running a humongous deficit?). Lots of highly skilled immigration (and well as lowly skilled...). A massive funding advantage, as equity and debt was dirt-cheap. Cheap energy produced locally, or importered very cheaply from Canada, as they couldn't get out of their own way.

 

And then there's all the dominant tech-companies, which are a massive money-printer but also pretty easy for other countries to tax, if they want to. Most of what America produces is either nice to have or with decent local alternatives (McD, Starbucks, Nike). I wonder if some of those iconic brands - brands that has derived value from Americas position globally - will see headwinds going forward. 

 

Now he's alienating his biggest trade partner (Canada) and 500m Europeans to cozy up to 100m Russians that have what - a murderous dictator and a bit of oil and gas but really is an economic minnow? I mean, the combined GDP of the Nordic countries is approximately the same size as Russia's GDP. Like what does he need Russia for?

 

I'm baffled to say the least. And even if I think he'll have to backtrack on a lot of what he has said and done (it seems to be starting already), things have permanently changed. Just look at Germany. What's happening there is huge.

 

If Europe can't count on the US, why shouldn't Europe just grow stronger ties to China? Last I checked, they haven't threatened either Canada, Greenland or Panama.

 

I don't know this guy here, but it's a pretty good speech and probably reflective of not just how Canadians feel, but Europeans too: 

 

+1

One of the big problems with Trump is that he doesn´t believe in win-win.

He believes in win-lose and playing with the fear of other people/countries.

The other problem with Trump is that he has a massive "Man with only 1 hammer syndrom":

Deal, deal, deal.... and nothing else.

[whiskybravo]

43 minutes ago, Charlie said:

 

+1

One of the big problems with Trump is that he doesn´t believe in win-win.

He believes in win-lose and playing with the fear of other people/countries.

The other problem with Trump is that he has a massive "Man with only 1 hammer syndrom":

Deal, deal, deal.... and nothing else.

In current arrangements, he believes the other side is taking advantage of the United States.  Not saying he is right.  As far as deals as infinitum, I believe he thinks there is so much to be put right that he will be plenty busy for four years.

[Spooky]

6 hours ago, kab60 said:

 

There was a survey in Denmark the other day. Trump was the biggest worry amongst people - above things like war. We can debate whether that's reasonable, but I think some things have changed permanently, and I still can't fathom what Trump is trying to achieve. It seems like he is destroying decades of goodwill to achieve some plan that I can't quite envision.

 

As an outsider, it looked like America basically had it all - and any issues could be dealt with internally, if people actually wanted to deal with it (like why do you push tax cuts through when running a humongous deficit?). Lots of highly skilled immigration (and well as lowly skilled...). A massive funding advantage, as equity and debt was dirt-cheap. Cheap energy produced locally, or importered very cheaply from Canada, as they couldn't get out of their own way.

 

And then there's all the dominant tech-companies, which are a massive money-printer but also pretty easy for other countries to tax, if they want to. Most of what America produces is either nice to have or with decent local alternatives (McD, Starbucks, Nike). I wonder if some of those iconic brands - brands that has derived value from Americas position globally - will see headwinds going forward. 

 

Now he's alienating his biggest trade partner (Canada) and 500m Europeans to cozy up to 100m Russians that have what - a murderous dictator and a bit of oil and gas but really is an economic minnow? I mean, the combined GDP of the Nordic countries is approximately the same size as Russia's GDP. Like what does he need Russia for?

 

I'm baffled to say the least. And even if I think he'll have to backtrack on a lot of what he has said and done (it seems to be starting already), things have permanently changed. Just look at Germany. What's happening there is huge.

 

If Europe can't count on the US, why shouldn't Europe just grow stronger ties to China? Last I checked, they haven't threatened either Canada, Greenland or Panama.

 

I don't know this guy here, but it's a pretty good speech and probably reflective of not just how Canadians feel, but Europeans too: 

 

 

 

 

 

Agree with everything you wrote. To me it does not seem like Trump's administration has any kind of grand plan or vision. They are just throwing things at a wall to see what will stick and try and get some political wins. They are also punching down and bullying weaker parties.

[rogermunibond]

He and his administration are incapable of reworking the current global monetary/trade imbalances.  Wrong temperament, wrong approach, and wrong talent.

 

Prior to the election Bessent said that what they were trying to do might take ten years.  In the meantime, the confusion, chaos, and reduced economic activity would ensure a global depression.

 

Trump's not stupid.  He doesn't have ten years.  Mexico, Canada and ROW aren't stupid either.  They've called his bluff.

 

[cubsfan]

8 minutes ago, Spooky said:

 

Agree with everything you wrote. To me it does not seem like Trump's administration has any kind of grand plan or vision. They are just throwing things at a wall to see what will stick and try and get some political wins. They are also punching down and bullying weaker parties.

 

Trump punching down against Europe, China & Canada - maybe Russia will save him?

 

How laughable.