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RainCaster

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Mon Jun 11, 2018, 12:01 AM Jun 2018

Canadian Diplomat Suggests U.S. Allies Respond To Tariffs With Targeted Sanctions On Trump [View all]

Tired of trade wars? One of Canada's former diplomats is suggesting that the EU flip the Magnitski Act on its backside by placing very targeted fees on the Orange Maggot.


I propose that instead of taxing the import of American serviettes, we tax Trump. In the spirit of the Magnitsky Act, Canada and the western allies come together to collectively pressure the only pain point that matters to this President: his family and their assets. This could take the form of special taxation on their current operations, freezing of assets, or even sanctions against senior staff. Canada could add a tax to Trump properties equal to any tariff unilaterally imposed by Washington. The European Union could revoke any travel visas for senior staff in the Trump organization. And the United Kingdom could temporarily close his golf course.



http://samuel-warde.com/2018/06/tariffs-fixed-by-targeted-sanctions-on-us-president/

He's got a great idea. One the Mango Molester might even be able to understand.

Edited to add a link to the original editorial.
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