“Simon Harris Insists Ireland-US Trade Deficit Was Not Discussed In Call To Secretary OF State”…
Hmm… Shenanigans or shite-hawkery?
Nationalise the pharmaceutical plants.
Rubio sold his soul to trump
Bad lie to call out. The only reason Marco Rubio would lie about mentioning it, is if he privately thinks a trade deficit with Ireland doesn’t matter to the US (because it doesn’t, a lot of the pharmaceutical goods we export aren’t manufactured at all in the US), but has to play to the audience. Probably should’ve kept quiet, cause now it will definitely be hammered home during the next meeting
How on earth would Ireland adequately match the level of trade? The population difference, thus the market, is almost 100 times larger.
I realise American conservatives are scared of the term equity but sometimes it is a necessary position when equality simply can’t apply.
We’re kind of in an awkward position, our economic interests are very much in favour of a strong relationship with the US. However we’re also extremely pro EU (for good reasons). Feels like one of these things are going to have to give unless Martin/Harris plays a blinder in relations with both.
I’m not happy that Simon Harris is our minister for Foreign Affairs, handling situations like these.
Times are heated and stakes are sky high. They require a savvy and competent leader who can handle the pressure and not crack.
Simon Harris cracked and failed in front of a full time carer on the subject of carers allowance.
How will he fare against Trump, Vance and Rubio?
I mean NO ill towards him, he’s dealt with enough stress due to his political position (threats to his home and family), but we need to match our personnel to the occasion here. Someone Trump and Vance will respect and see as an equal, if not in “holding cards” but at least in terms of mettle and personality.
Someone who can banter and flatter them in one breath without being submissive, then check them in the next breath without triggering a row. I guess like Macron did.
It’s gonna be funny when the MAGAs discover where their Viagra and heart stents come from
Marco Rubio: Extreme slimeball
there is 6 million people in Ireland
there is 300 million people in the US
and there is a trade deficit how are 6 million supposed to buy the same as 300 million
Hmmmmmm….
and a load of Irish FDI comes from US companies
Maybe don’t let the US companies go somewhere cheaper to make the products services for the US market.
This sounds like a problem caused by a US government decision. The solution to the deficit is completely achievable by the US government with out any talking to other countries.
Simon throwing Michael under the bus by starting a row with the White House a few days before the meeting.
I’d say poor Michael will be praying the Pope passes in the next 24 hours and the funeral is on the 12th so the White House meeting gets cancelled as it is likely both leaders will be at the funeral.
So we supposedly already have members of Trumps administration lying about what is said during phone calls but sure it’s good for Martin to actually go have talks about Ukraine and Gaza with Trump. What could go wrong?
I really don’t think anyone should meet them alone, shit like this you always bring back up….
Can we not send Michael D with them….
Just hope they don’t invite him back here, not sure country could stomach it
That’s because Harris is a weasel and a liar.
Same story with macron and Starmer , reeling you in then attack , your going to be dealing with low life here . Anything that was ,they are doing the complete opposite. So the relationship between Irish and America is finished. They want to shock and what better way them to get the Irish over a week early before paddy’s day . Expect no green on paddy’s day in America . Have your guard up with this scum . Europe if anything needs to up their nuclear arms.
Big mistake to even engage in this before the meeting.
It’s odd that the US wants to shrink it’s gigantic Trade Deficit – with the Dollar being the world reserve currency, the US trade deficit is literally the lifeblood of the entire world economy, holding up exports and economic activity for most of the world, and keeping the world well stocked with the reserve currency (Dollars).
It’s pretty much the whole world paying a tithe/tribute (in physical goods and services) to the US, for holding the reserve currency – as no other country can sustain such a deficit without being the reserve currency issuer.
You’d think the US would want to keep it that way.
If the US does try to massively cut its trade deficit, that opens up other regions taking over as the reserve currency issuer (and beneficiary of the massive trade deficit tithe/tributes) – and Europe with the Euro would be smart to try to take advantage of this (as otherwise China is likely to).
See how he qualifies his statement … *specifically* … weasel words …
At any rate, could there be a worse time than now to have a failed upwards spoofer like Harris acting as both our Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade **and** Minister for Defence ?
Seriously ?
We are doomed.
Send Vincent Browne
Why would Harris generate headlines like this just before Martin has to visit Trump. It shows the stupidity of a lad people think is suitable to be Taoiseach. It’s almost like sabatoge. No doubt Trump will be advised on this, he might not care but then again he might. Why provoke them, Harris must be one of the worst politicians in the country yet is number 2. It’s incredible how low the bar is.
This is a man who (as minister for health at the time) said there had been 18 other coronaviruses prior to Covid-19, implying that’s where it got its name from.
He probably genuinely didn’t think trade imbalance was discussed because he didn’t understand the terms used and wrote it off in his mind as something else entirely.
When it comes to business and economics, he’s as qualified to talk about it as any of us… probably even less so as he has never held a job in private sector or run a business.
This is a moment it’s best for Ireland to keep their heads down.
Rubio can go tell emperor Trump he’s dealt with us, and we go on our merry way.
Snitching isn’t in our interest.
This is a moment it’s best for Ireland to keep their heads down and to not call Rubio out.
Rubio can go tell emperor Trump he’s dealt with us, and we go on our merry way.
Irish journalists please put this back under the rug. 🤫🤫
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“Simon Harris Insists Ireland-US Trade Deficit Was Not Discussed In Call To Secretary OF State”…
Hmm… Shenanigans or shite-hawkery?
Nationalise the pharmaceutical plants.
Rubio sold his soul to trump
Bad lie to call out. The only reason Marco Rubio would lie about mentioning it, is if he privately thinks a trade deficit with Ireland doesn’t matter to the US (because it doesn’t, a lot of the pharmaceutical goods we export aren’t manufactured at all in the US), but has to play to the audience. Probably should’ve kept quiet, cause now it will definitely be hammered home during the next meeting
How on earth would Ireland adequately match the level of trade? The population difference, thus the market, is almost 100 times larger.
I realise American conservatives are scared of the term equity but sometimes it is a necessary position when equality simply can’t apply.
We’re kind of in an awkward position, our economic interests are very much in favour of a strong relationship with the US. However we’re also extremely pro EU (for good reasons). Feels like one of these things are going to have to give unless Martin/Harris plays a blinder in relations with both.
I’m not happy that Simon Harris is our minister for Foreign Affairs, handling situations like these.
Times are heated and stakes are sky high. They require a savvy and competent leader who can handle the pressure and not crack.
Simon Harris cracked and failed in front of a full time carer on the subject of carers allowance.
How will he fare against Trump, Vance and Rubio?
I mean NO ill towards him, he’s dealt with enough stress due to his political position (threats to his home and family), but we need to match our personnel to the occasion here. Someone Trump and Vance will respect and see as an equal, if not in “holding cards” but at least in terms of mettle and personality.
Someone who can banter and flatter them in one breath without being submissive, then check them in the next breath without triggering a row. I guess like Macron did.
It’s gonna be funny when the MAGAs discover where their Viagra and heart stents come from
Marco Rubio: Extreme slimeball
there is 6 million people in Ireland
there is 300 million people in the US
and there is a trade deficit how are 6 million supposed to buy the same as 300 million
Hmmmmmm….
and a load of Irish FDI comes from US companies
Maybe don’t let the US companies go somewhere cheaper to make the products services for the US market.
This sounds like a problem caused by a US government decision. The solution to the deficit is completely achievable by the US government with out any talking to other countries.
Simon throwing Michael under the bus by starting a row with the White House a few days before the meeting.
I’d say poor Michael will be praying the Pope passes in the next 24 hours and the funeral is on the 12th so the White House meeting gets cancelled as it is likely both leaders will be at the funeral.
So we supposedly already have members of Trumps administration lying about what is said during phone calls but sure it’s good for Martin to actually go have talks about Ukraine and Gaza with Trump. What could go wrong?
I really don’t think anyone should meet them alone, shit like this you always bring back up….
Can we not send Michael D with them….
Just hope they don’t invite him back here, not sure country could stomach it
That’s because Harris is a weasel and a liar.
Same story with macron and Starmer , reeling you in then attack , your going to be dealing with low life here . Anything that was ,they are doing the complete opposite. So the relationship between Irish and America is finished. They want to shock and what better way them to get the Irish over a week early before paddy’s day . Expect no green on paddy’s day in America . Have your guard up with this scum . Europe if anything needs to up their nuclear arms.
Big mistake to even engage in this before the meeting.
It’s odd that the US wants to shrink it’s gigantic Trade Deficit – with the Dollar being the world reserve currency, the US trade deficit is literally the lifeblood of the entire world economy, holding up exports and economic activity for most of the world, and keeping the world well stocked with the reserve currency (Dollars).
It’s pretty much the whole world paying a tithe/tribute (in physical goods and services) to the US, for holding the reserve currency – as no other country can sustain such a deficit without being the reserve currency issuer.
You’d think the US would want to keep it that way.
If the US does try to massively cut its trade deficit, that opens up other regions taking over as the reserve currency issuer (and beneficiary of the massive trade deficit tithe/tributes) – and Europe with the Euro would be smart to try to take advantage of this (as otherwise China is likely to).
>The trade imbalance wasn’t specifically referenced
See how he qualifies his statement … *specifically* … weasel words …
At any rate, could there be a worse time than now to have a failed upwards spoofer like Harris acting as both our Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade **and** Minister for Defence ?
Seriously ?
We are doomed.
Send Vincent Browne
Why would Harris generate headlines like this just before Martin has to visit Trump. It shows the stupidity of a lad people think is suitable to be Taoiseach. It’s almost like sabatoge. No doubt Trump will be advised on this, he might not care but then again he might. Why provoke them, Harris must be one of the worst politicians in the country yet is number 2. It’s incredible how low the bar is.
This is a man who (as minister for health at the time) said there had been 18 other coronaviruses prior to Covid-19, implying that’s where it got its name from.
He probably genuinely didn’t think trade imbalance was discussed because he didn’t understand the terms used and wrote it off in his mind as something else entirely.
When it comes to business and economics, he’s as qualified to talk about it as any of us… probably even less so as he has never held a job in private sector or run a business.
This is a moment it’s best for Ireland to keep their heads down.
Rubio can go tell emperor Trump he’s dealt with us, and we go on our merry way.
Snitching isn’t in our interest.
This is a moment it’s best for Ireland to keep their heads down and to not call Rubio out.
Rubio can go tell emperor Trump he’s dealt with us, and we go on our merry way.
Irish journalists please put this back under the rug. 🤫🤫
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