Top Trump aide hints US may not abide by WTO rulings

[brooklynite]

Source: The Hill

President Trump’s top economic adviser on Wednesday implied that the U.S. may not abide by any rulings from the World Trade Organization (WTO) as Trump prepares to face backlash from allied leaders this week over his latest trade moves.

“International, multilateral organizations are not going to determine American policy,” White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow told reporters at a press briefing.

Kudlow said the Trump administration remains interested in the WTO and is working to resolve some of its trade disputes through the organization, but maintained its rulings would not determine U.S. policies.

“We are bound by the national interest here, more than anything else,” he said.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/391027-top-trump-aide-hints-us-may-not-abide-by-rulings-from-broken-wto

[yallerdawg]

1. I mean, come on Congress.

Had enough yet?

[Blue_Adept]

2. Ah, this is hilarious

I've read so much speculative near-future science fiction over the years that shows the demise/isolation of the US against the rest of the world.

This really is unique.

[duforsure]

3. Why any leader would have

Anything to do with him is amazing. He never keeps his word. Look at all the lawsuits from people working with him on projects that he's screwed them over on. Banks, contractors, and many others know to never trust him again for a very , very good reason, he lies all the time. Now its other leaders he's conning.

[bitterross]

4. So, our agreements mean nothing at all now. Who will deal with us?

There is no reason any nation should bother signing an agreement with the US anymore. If we are not going to follow them why should anyone else?

[Backwoodsrider]

5. hope we get uneditted footage of the meeting

I bet the other leaders are going to be giving Trump some looks when he turns away on that world stage.

[Fresh_Start]

6. Can WTO require its member to impose 'global warming' tariffs

against countries that don't comply with Paris Accord?

[former9thward]

7. No.

The Paris Accord had no enforcement mechanisms against anyone.

[Elwood P Dowd]

8. Wasn't Cocaine Kudlow a big cheerleader for NAFTA, GATT, and WTO back in the day?

Amazing how fast these chameleons can change.

[Solly Mack]

9. Gee, why doesn't he withdraw from all treaties, build concertina wire covered walls

at both borders. Have armed guards every few yards. Block the internet, take over other media, have state run programs only.

Seriously - go for the gold.

This slow moving bullshit is for amateurs.

Or maybe the GOP in Congress can stop being willing accomplices and put a stop to that fucker.

Trump's loudmouth bravado does have consequences - bad ones - for the country. The idea that he can continually threaten other nations and their leaders because he thinks that gives him leverage for a better deal is delusional. Sooner or later, bluffs will be called. In the meantime, Trump is alienating allies. Never a good thing.

He bullied other people that way when he did business in the private sector - but those people aren't entire sovereign nations, some of which have been around far longer than America.