Tariff Wars: A Geneva Hope, Or a Phantom Menace?

A Disturbance in the Trade Force

Hmm talks in Geneva there were. Between the U.S. and China yes. Over tariffs they bickered like younglings over a datapads. An official told the AP they did. Anonymous he was shrouded in secrecy like a Sith Lord planning his next move. Progress? Immediate indication there was none. Much like finding a Womp Rat in Beggar's Canyon difficult it is.

Villa Saladin: A Palace of Trade Secrets?

In the sumptuous Villa Saladin they met overlooking Lake Geneva. Beautiful it is. But can beauty mask the trade tension? Hmm. Like putting lipstick on a Rancor perhaps not. Diplomats confirmed the meeting they did. But words empty they may be. More than words this situation requires hmm.

Dim Prospects Much Hope

A major breakthrough? Dim the prospects are. But hope remains a flickering candle in the wind. Scale back the tariffs they must. Relieve the financial markets they should. Like a Jedi calming a troubled mind ease the tension they must. A move that would bring balance to the Force it is.

Trump's Tariff Tango: A Dangerous Game

Tariffs Trump raised. Retaliation China did. High tariffs they are. Essentially a boycott it becomes. Disrupting trade yes. Like Jar Jar Binks disrupting a Senate hearing unwanted it is. Lower the tariffs Trump suggested. Eighty percent he said. Up to Scott he left it. Decisions decisions. May the Force be with him hmm.

Echoes of the Past: A Phase One Mirage?

Unfair tactics the U.S. alleged. Trade secrets stolen they were. Subsidies used they were. Like a droid army overwhelming the Republic unfair it is. Phase One agreement reached it was. But promises broken they were. COVID 19 disrupted the commerce it did. Blame the virus you can not hmm.

Swiss Neutrality: A Balancing Act

Switzerland a neutral party they try to remain. But tariffs on Swiss goods threatened they were. Like a Jedi caught in a crossfire difficult the situation is. No countermeasures they plan. But costs the Swiss economy will incur. Patience they must have. Control their fear they should. May the Force be with them always.