Original comment: At least one person here has the right idea!
Edit: My comment here was based off of an inaccurate understanding of forum rules. I therefore retract it entirely. I have left it here for context’s sake so that everyone understands why I am being accused of censorship.
Or, they can continue to buy it from France, just a short hop across the Channel. If you looked at news from sources other than right wing ones, you’d know that Europe is opening up new trade channels, since they don’t trust the US. This is especially true of military hardware, one of the biggest sources of foreign trading for us.
Not surprising that rightists want to censor any criticism of the current occupant’s policies, rail or otherwise.
Luxury British carmakers like Rolls-Royce, Range Rover and Aston Martin will be getting a tariff reprieve under the trade agreement President Donald Trump announced Thursday while doubling down on his threats to continue tariffs on toys.
Shortly after white-house-event-he would reduce the tariff on British cars to 10%, from 27.5%, Trump said he would keep steep tariffs on toymaker Mattel — even if the company moves its overseas production out of China, where it makes around 40% of its toys. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz said this week that the company was looking to shift more production out of China, but doesn’t see it moving to the U.S.
So a lot fewer containers for the railroads.
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Politics and railroads have been intertwined with each other since the idea for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad surfaced in 1827 and the two remain fully homogenized ever since/
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Britain already imports some hormone-free beef from US. 86% of beef consumed in Britain is domestic. 78% of imports are from Ireland. Trade deal? Not a biggie.
Long standing problem with the EU is to use an issue that is not really an issue for protectionism. It extends all the way East into Russia. Had an online disucussion with a Russian complaining about GMO crop exports from the US which of course is ridiculous because both Russia and China have opened the door on GMO crops a long time ago. In fact, China produces GMO seeds internationally. The solution is not in product bans or finding new ways to give the EU domestic industry a leg up, the issue is mutually agreeing to international standards. EU prefers the artificial protectionist bans…which is part of the trade deficit issue. This has been going on decades with Europe. One thing after another. Same is true in the reverse with some coveted US domestic categories. Bottom line is the world will never have a decent trading regime while this protectionist tit for tat keeps going on. So looks like we are back to warring trading blocs in the short term at least. Don’t know how long this new regime will last but the entire world will suffer from it and it will hold incomes down for everyone.
Like the EU screaming that only cheese produced in certain areas can be called certain names. Or that bottled water wouldn’t rehydrate you if you drank it. Yes that’s a real regulation that they have.
The EU restrictions on GMO foodstuffs and meat containing hormones is real and good. If you ever lived there consuming their food you would notice numerous physical changes within 2-3 weeks.
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Bottled water has been used in Europe long before it was popular here. Stop posting lies from your blogs
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If there is a concern then formulate an international agreement. I am not against the standard I am against it being used for protectionist reasons. Outright bans are not a way to resolve an issue.
I think if Europeans prefer unadulterated meats and non-GMO grains, regulating imports is fine. If we want entry our ag corporations should comply.
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like the EU screaming that only cheese produced in certain areas can be called certain names
[/quote]You mean like bourbon has to be made in the US to be called “bourbon”?
Does Bourbon Have To Be Made In Kentucky?
You’re just too easy.
PS I like how people losing the debate always want to lock the thread, while using the “it’s not railroading” excuse. It lets me know who the real snowflakes are…ones who are spoonfed their beliefs and can’t debate.
That seems to be the pattern.
When cellulose is added to so many pre-packaged shredded cheeses, can you really blame them?
Or when products are loaded with corn syrups and vegetable oils?
So should cheese from Bulgaria be allowed to say Wisconsin cheese?
I’m in Europe now and like in the states there’s bottled water everywhere. I just drink the tap water. Feeling fine too. Greece. Croatia.
In many southern European countries the tap water isn’t as good as we are used to in the northern. So tourists are warned only to drink bottled water. The locals are adjusted to it tourists might get health problems. So be careful. Don’t ask how I know…
I won’t! 
But I’ve been pretty much everywhere except Africa. At worst it’s a 24 hour thing. But I guess I’ve gotten immune. It’s been about 20 years now since I’ve had issues.