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US condemns Turkey's doubling of tariffs on US imports: “a step in the wrong direction”

Thursday, August 16th 2018 - 14:48 UTC
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The White House on Wednesday condemned Turkey’s doubling of tariffs on U.S. cars, alcohol and tobacco imports, calling the action “a step in the wrong direction.” Turkey took the action in response to what it called the Trump's administration's attack on its economy. The United States doubled tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum last week, which contributed to a tumble in the Turkish lira. Read full article

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  • chronic

    Alcohol and tobacco have no place in an islamic state.

    Aug 17th, 2018 - 12:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Cheshire_Cat

    A shouting match between two authoritarian clowns - One is already a dictator and the other secretly wishes he could be one. The people, once again, caught in the middle of their leaders' ego.

    Aug 19th, 2018 - 03:21 am - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Terence Hill

    chronic i.e pathological
    “have no place in an islamic state.” Its specifically a secular state according to its constitution, you moron.

    Aug 25th, 2018 - 11:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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