While Trump is trying to make America great again by imposing tariffs on products from other countries, the MEGA (Make Europe Great Again) movement in Europe seems to be acting somewhat more wisely. Instead of tariffs that make everything more expensive, Europeans mark domestic goods with a star on the price tag. Consumers immediately recognize which goods are locally produced and which are imported. The consumer can then freely decide whether to support MEGA or not, by choosing the domestic product. Interestingly, European goods are purchased in 75% of all cases. Trump can't really punish their country with further tariffs because the consumer made the decision, not the foreign government. Whiskey from the U.S. has become a shelf warmer without needing to impose tariffs. I think that is a pretty clever approach and it doesn't ruin the economy.

Last edited by Rob B.; 03/29/25 12:14 PM.