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2008-01-26 Europe

EU Considering Carbon Limits On Imported Goods ('cause screwing the locals isn't enough)

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Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2008-01-26 00:36|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 It is as if making up the unions sovereignty is not enough. Gotta make another ponzi scheme to rape the already overtaxed people. I think they also need a hot air tax also.

Posted by newc">newc 2008-01-26 02:01|| 2008-01-26 02:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Dammit. That yolk wasn't supposed to fall on OUR neck...

I wonder if the tariff applies to Nigeria, Saudi, etc. Or will they be selective about who gets hit with the tax? Ignore China, but nail the US?

Posted by Blackbeard Thragum3556 2008-01-26 03:11|| 2008-01-26 03:11|| Front Page Top

#3 BusinessEurope senior adviser Folker Franz

Funny how his name matches his purpose.

Posted by Punky Omeagum5537 2008-01-26 04:03|| 2008-01-26 04:03|| Front Page Top

#4 They've got to find SOME way to keep their businesses alive.

Idiots.

Posted by lotp 2008-01-26 07:45|| 2008-01-26 07:45|| Front Page Top

#5 "carbon limits" on imports.
But they'll still import oil, right?

BS on top of BS on top of BS.

Posted by Tholuper Scourge of the Nebraskans5421 2008-01-26 08:06|| 2008-01-26 08:06|| Front Page Top

#6 Seeking to repeat their triumph with GE Foods?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2008-01-26 08:08|| 2008-01-26 08:08|| Front Page Top

#7 The EU isn't meeting Kyoto goals either.

Posted by doc 2008-01-26 08:22|| 2008-01-26 08:22|| Front Page Top

#8 Actually, this scheme will backfire hilariously. Not only will the WTO rightfully classify this as protectionist, but it will open the EU up to penalties from both NA and China.

Most likely, the WTO will tell them to drop the scheme, and if they refuse, then the WTO will allow both NA and China to slap huge tariffs on EU products.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-01-26 08:59|| 2008-01-26 08:59|| Front Page Top

#9 "Ignore China, but nail the US?"

Bingo, Blackbeard!

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-01-26 09:45|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-01-26 09:45|| Front Page Top

#10 Gaia knows that Chinese carbon is good.

Posted by Matt 2008-01-26 10:55|| 2008-01-26 10:55|| Front Page Top

#11 Please go ahead with this. Then slap punitive tariffs on carbon burning Euro autos. It's the best hope of reviving Midwest industries from 30 years of recession.

Posted by ed 2008-01-26 10:58|| 2008-01-26 10:58|| Front Page Top

#12 The EU is concerned with the drop in the US dollar and the effect on their trade balance with the US. This is a smoke screen (ummm, CO2 screen) to place new tariffs on US goods.

Posted by DMFD 2008-01-26 12:09|| 2008-01-26 12:09|| Front Page Top

#13 Oil has a great deal of carbon in it, do they intend to add another tax to that too?

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-01-26 12:25|| 2008-01-26 12:25|| Front Page Top

#14 What about imported diamonds? Pure carbon, and energy intensive to mine. Just a thought. Carry this scheme through to the idiotic end. Give 'em hydrogen. No car-bon forrr yuuuuu.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2008-01-26 12:58|| 2008-01-26 12:58|| Front Page Top

#15 Smoot-Hawley anyone?

Posted by SR-71">SR-71 2008-01-26 14:26|| 2008-01-26 14:26|| Front Page Top

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