U.S. Threatened Europe With Auto Tariffs Over Iran Nuclear Program

by | Jan 15, 2020

U.S. Threatened Europe With Auto Tariffs Over Iran Nuclear Program

by | Jan 15, 2020

“That’s what I love about America. We some God-damn bullies.” –Katt Williams

Reuters:

“The Trump administration has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on European automobile imports if Britain, France and Germany do not formally accuse Iran of breaking the 2015 nuclear deal, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed European officials.

“The three European countries triggered a dispute mechanism under the agreement on Tuesday, amounting to a formal accusation against Tehran of violating its terms and could lead to the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions lifted under the accord.”

Scott Horton

Scott Horton

Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com and host of the Scott Horton Show from ScottHorton.org. He is the author of four books. He has conducted more than 6,000 interviews since 2003. Scott lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Larisa Alexandrovna Horton.

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