What does a TRUMP presidency look like?

[mongers]

From Javier Blas of Bloomberg - this feels like China's opening move:

Javier Blas
@JavierBlas
China bans exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US. Beijing says the commodities have "dual-use" military use. The Chinese guidance is a bit unclear, saying the "in principle" ban only applies for sales to "military users."

I think there had already been restrictions in response to Biden's EV tariff. But a significant increase and also increased restrictions on exports of graphite to the US because of "dual-use" risks.

Surely that must be one of the easier 'rare earth/strategic minerals' to find alternative sources of?

[Sheilbh]

Yes - I think over 60% is in China but there's plenty elsewhere.

But I believe over 90% of the processing of it, suitable for batteries, is by Chinese companies.

I imagine you're right it would be relatively easy to scale up production, but I wouldn't start from here.

[viper37]

Trudeau seduced him.  His charm has worked, Trump wants to become Canadian:
Link

[viper37]

There isn't much left left for the left of the Quebec left to go.

I'm too tired.  That's too much left for me.  I'm gone. 

[Crazy_Ivan80]

From Javier Blas of Bloomberg - this feels like China's opening move:

Javier Blas
@JavierBlas
China bans exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US. Beijing says the commodities have "dual-use" military use. The Chinese guidance is a bit unclear, saying the "in principle" ban only applies for sales to "military users."

I think there had already been restrictions in response to Biden's EV tariff. But a significant increase and also increased restrictions on exports of graphite to the US because of "dual-use" risks.

It's not like we aren't already in a shadow war with this new axis of evil: crinks

[Norgy]

New head of the FBI looks like another solid, well-qualified choice.

I hear von Rundstedt will be handling the Western front.
The big surprise now would be if the next nominee is a character from the Austin Powers' universe "So, how about Alotta Fagina for UN ambassador?".

Fuck the Chinese and that "May you live in interesting times". Make some new fortune cookies with your slave labour. "May you live in absolutely absurd times".

[crazy canuck]

Trudeau seduced him.  His charm has worked, Trump wants to become Canadian:
Link

he likes the Swiss more.

[Syt]

Is that the Matterhorn?

[crazy canuck]

I think so

[Grey Fox]

Yes.

It's sovereign Canadian territory.

(No)

[Norgy]

I am wondering if Pete Hegseth is me from 2004.

[The Minsky Moment]

I am wondering if Pete Hegseth is me from 2004.

In 2004 you were a moron who cheered on war crimes?  I don't recall those aspects of your personality.   

[Norgy]

I am wondering if Pete Hegseth is me from 2004.

In 2004 you were a moron who cheered on war crimes?  I don't recall those aspects of your personality.   

I was thinking more of the drinking and predatory sexual behaviour. I am sure Trump will try and find Otto Dirlewanger's phone number next. Now there is the full package.

So his Faux News aidees said Hegseth "smelled of alcohol" and was hungover for most of the time. Which of course makes you a journalist. In 1930. I am a bit relieved that the Senate Republicans seem to have some reservations about confirming him. But voting for Trump? No issues there.

The only regret about Hegseth not being confirmed is that we Norwegians won't get someone with a Norwegian last name in a place of power, and can sit and watch the world apart and say "He is one of us, great grampa was on the same ship".

Dude seems absolutely unhinged. But I am sure there are someone more unhinged to be found.