BearlySane88 said:

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DiabloWags said:

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oski003 said:

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Why do you lie so much?

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Why do you reply to each and every one of my posts?
Or are you one of those obsessive online stalker types?

Do you ever get tired of stalking me?
Have nothing better to do with your time?

Can't put me on ignore?
Guess not.

You'd rather stalk me.

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Are you the pot or the kettle?

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You must be new here.

bearister said:

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"Forget retaliation: To cut tariffs President Trump imposed on their country, the Swiss sent a delegation of industry tycoons bearing gifts a special Rolex desktop clock, a 1-kilogram personalized gold bar, and loads of flattery.

Why it matters: Trump loves such pampering, and the word's out among nations and companies seeking his favor. Tributes fit for a king especially gold catch his eyes and his heart, Axios' Marc Caputo reports.

The Swiss bar, given to Trump during the delegation's visit on Nov. 4, was stamped with 45 and 47 in homage to his presidential terms. It's worth a little more than $130,000.

Trump accepted the gifts on behalf of his presidential library, making them legal, White House officials say."*

Yesterday, the White House announced it was cutting the tariff rate on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%. In return, the Swiss agreed to reduce trade barriers Trump had bristled at, and Swiss companies agreed to invest more in the U.S."
Axios


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If I had a private foundation and some organization wanted to get on my good side, the Hatch Act wouldn't even let my foundation accept a $130 gift, let alone $130,000.

Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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bearister said:

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"Forget retaliation: To cut tariffs President Trump imposed on their country, the Swiss sent a delegation of industry tycoons bearing gifts a special Rolex desktop clock, a 1-kilogram personalized gold bar, and loads of flattery.

Why it matters: Trump loves such pampering, and the word's out among nations and companies seeking his favor. Tributes fit for a king especially gold catch his eyes and his heart, Axios' Marc Caputo reports.

The Swiss bar, given to Trump during the delegation's visit on Nov. 4, was stamped with 45 and 47 in homage to his presidential terms. It's worth a little more than $130,000.

Trump accepted the gifts on behalf of his presidential library, making them legal, White House officials say."*

Yesterday, the White House announced it was cutting the tariff rate on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%. In return, the Swiss agreed to reduce trade barriers Trump had bristled at, and Swiss companies agreed to invest more in the U.S."
Axios


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If I had a private foundation and some organization wanted to get on my good side, the Hatch Act wouldn't even let my foundation accept a $130 gift, let alone $130,000.

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Yes, the Presidential Libraries Act of 1955 would not cover your private foundation.

China has not resumed some critical rare earth exports to the US:

Yttrium, one of the key rare earth elements, has not been shipped to the US from China for several months, with exports stopping entirely after the April controls.

Yttrium is essential for high-temperature superconductors, jet engines, advanced coatings, missile systems, lasers, and specialized ceramics.

China's yttrium exports to the rest of the world have fallen by ~30% over the same period.

Before export controls, the US imported 93% of its yttrium directly from China, with the remaining 7% sourced from Chinese-processed material.

As a result, US industry stockpiles have collapsed this year, with one rare earth trader reporting inventories dropping from 200 tons to just 5 tons.

Industry sources estimate US stockpiles range from 1 to 12 months of consumption.

The US needs China's rare earths.

Congrats Trump you are making a great term. Basically compromised the entire world trade order

But hey thats ok, eggs prices are down

— Gi (@Gi_EVM) November 18, 2025