EU vs. USA: A Trade Tango! (And I, Puss in Boots, Have Opinions!)

The Great Tariff Kerfuffle!

Madre de Dios! It seems our amigos in the European Union and the United States are having a bit of a… disagreement. They're throwing tariffs around like… well like I throw my hat when I'm trying to look devastatingly adorable. Apparently the EU is not too pleased with the USA's 'reciprocal' tariff policy on cars and car parts. Reciprocal? Sounds like a fancy dance move I once used to woo a princess. It didn't work but that's a story for another time. This dispute has escalated to the point where the EU has threatened retaliatory tariffs and I must say this news threatens my ability to get my paws on the most luxurious catnip from around the world!

Bourbon Tequila and Other Tragedies!

¡Ay caramba! The EU is considering countermeasures including tariffs on bourbon and tequila! This my friends is a tragedy of epic proportions! A world without readily available tequila is a world I do not want to live in. Can you imagine no more celebratory shots after a daring adventure? No more drowning my sorrows after a particularly embarrassing tumble? This is simply unacceptable! Trump even threatened a 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports! This is worse than when I accidentally shaved Dulcinea's prize winning poodle!

Boeing in the Crosshairs!

Even Boeing the maker of those giant metal birds that fly through the sky is caught in the middle of this mess! Apparently the EU is considering tariffs on aircraft and vehicle components. One can only imagine the impact to international shipping and the ability for Puss in Boots to travel around the world in search of new and daring adventures! I foresee delays my friends... Delays in catnip delivery from across the globe!

WTO to the Rescue? ¡Esperemos!

The EU has decided to take its case to the World Trade Organization (WTO). They claim these U.S. tariffs blatantly violate fundamental WTO rules. 'Internationally agreed rules matter,' they say. And I must agree a good set of rules is always essential especially when playing poker with a band of notorious outlaws as I often do. The EU seeks to reaffirm those rules and it is my sincere hope that it will be the one to come out victorious!

A Deal with the Brits!

Ah the United Kingdom always ready for a spot of tea and a trade agreement! They've become the first country to strike a trade arrangement with the U.S. amid this chaos. Well good for them! Perhaps they can send me a lovely tweed waistcoat as a token of their newfound prosperity. And maybe a tiny bowler hat...for stylistic purposes of course.

Hope for a 'Happily Ever After'?

President Trump claims that the EU treats the U.S. 'unfairly' on trade. He says they 'very much want to make a deal.' Well let's hope they do! Because if this trade war continues who knows what the future holds? Perhaps I'll have to start smuggling tequila across the border myself! But I assure you I shall make it my goal to ensure all involved come to a resolution of peace and prosperity.