“The BDI views with great scepticism the efforts of the U.S. government to enforce political ideas with regard to corporate guidelines beyond its own national borders,” said Germany’s BDI, Reuters reported.
“Corporate principles apply regardless of which government is in power in which country. We therefore encourage companies to stick to their principles.”
ziplock9000 on
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PrincipleSilver7715 on
Thank God, my favorite country reacted
ExternalStandard4362 on
Germoney has spoken
sushivernichter on
It’s too diplomatic, it should say “go fuck yourselves”
Wonderful-Variation on
Given how broadly Trump seems to define “DEI” this should be viewed as something that would be impossible to comply with. If any country on the receiving end of this dumbass ultimatum even tried to comply with it, they would find the goalposts being constantly moved.
It’s an Austro-Hungarian ultimatum.
Dampfnudel_ on
I´ll just ask, after several Newsweek posts:
Why is everything “Breaking News”?
SwingGenie241 on
Remember when Trump sent Richard grinnell to be ambassador to Germany and he got kicked out for being a jerk. Same as Vance and other Trump officials, just obnoxious. Grinnell is one of the gay tech Bros I have no idea what is wrong with these people
Currywurst_Is_Life on
Germany to Trump: Leck mich am Arsch!
elenorfighter on
You have no power over here.
Dockers4flag2035orB4 on
What’s he going to do, withdraw US troops and impose tariffs on German exports to the USA?
Oh wait, he’s already doing it.
Future_Way5516 on
Usa has been crumbling for years, now it’s just apparent to the whole world
Yoerin on
Essentially the reaction: *slightly raised eyebrow* “Doubtfull, to say the least.”
jboneng on
I am glad someone showed Trump the middle finger here. I would have been even happier if the response was, “From now on, all manufacturers and service providers involved in government contracts must meet the minimum standards for workers’ rights, including the right to unionize, as well as health and safety regulations set by the German government (or the EU, where applicable).”
mangiafazola on
I don’t say this often but…the Germans are correct!
Mavs-2011-ATX on
“Fuck Off” in German. Hold the line 💪
CornusControversa on
Stop meddling in the market Trump, you are a population of only 340 million people, half of whom despise you beyond comprehension. We set our own rules in Europe.
akd432 on
Donald Trump thinks he is the King of the world. Why the hell does he care what Germany (or any other country) is doing internally?
Content_Ad_8952 on
So Trump is now threatening countries where businesses sometimes hire black people
priapism_spectrum on
I really hate that we even have to say this dumb ass acronym. I fucking hate my racist ass country. A whole law just to give non white people a chance and that’s a big nope here. We love to hate, and I hate it.
Other_Class1906 on
Some anti-American right wingers must be confused these days…
Being pro-American can also be pro-Russian but some anti-American opinions would also to be pro LGBTQ…
They were against EVs as they were told that they are dangerous and burn like hell, and now their CEO endorses you as the saviours of Germany and the rest of the country boykotts Teslas now while you hail him as a great man…
You can’t be officially pro-palestina in order to be antisemitic, while you would also be anti-muslim, warning against rising anti-semitism.
The end of all logic and principle. Tribalism at its fines. Only none of the options to follow is actually on your side and deviating from Trump’s or Putin’s narrative seems not to be welcome in their respective countries.
Maybe … just maybe Germany isn’t soo bad..? Just needs more accountability transparency and infrastructure/digitalisation/child care. And fewer of those Fox News-like outlets who simply portray the enemy of the day so you get your emotional fix to know that you are right about everything and morally on track…
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“The BDI views with great scepticism the efforts of the U.S. government to enforce political ideas with regard to corporate guidelines beyond its own national borders,” said Germany’s BDI, Reuters reported.
“Corporate principles apply regardless of which government is in power in which country. We therefore encourage companies to stick to their principles.”
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Thank God, my favorite country reacted
Germoney has spoken
It’s too diplomatic, it should say “go fuck yourselves”
Given how broadly Trump seems to define “DEI” this should be viewed as something that would be impossible to comply with. If any country on the receiving end of this dumbass ultimatum even tried to comply with it, they would find the goalposts being constantly moved.
It’s an Austro-Hungarian ultimatum.
I´ll just ask, after several Newsweek posts:
Why is everything “Breaking News”?
Remember when Trump sent Richard grinnell to be ambassador to Germany and he got kicked out for being a jerk. Same as Vance and other Trump officials, just obnoxious. Grinnell is one of the gay tech Bros I have no idea what is wrong with these people
Germany to Trump: Leck mich am Arsch!
You have no power over here.
What’s he going to do, withdraw US troops and impose tariffs on German exports to the USA?
Oh wait, he’s already doing it.
Usa has been crumbling for years, now it’s just apparent to the whole world
Essentially the reaction: *slightly raised eyebrow* “Doubtfull, to say the least.”
I am glad someone showed Trump the middle finger here. I would have been even happier if the response was, “From now on, all manufacturers and service providers involved in government contracts must meet the minimum standards for workers’ rights, including the right to unionize, as well as health and safety regulations set by the German government (or the EU, where applicable).”
I don’t say this often but…the Germans are correct!
“Fuck Off” in German. Hold the line 💪
Stop meddling in the market Trump, you are a population of only 340 million people, half of whom despise you beyond comprehension. We set our own rules in Europe.
Donald Trump thinks he is the King of the world. Why the hell does he care what Germany (or any other country) is doing internally?
So Trump is now threatening countries where businesses sometimes hire black people
I really hate that we even have to say this dumb ass acronym. I fucking hate my racist ass country. A whole law just to give non white people a chance and that’s a big nope here. We love to hate, and I hate it.
Some anti-American right wingers must be confused these days…
Being pro-American can also be pro-Russian but some anti-American opinions would also to be pro LGBTQ…
They were against EVs as they were told that they are dangerous and burn like hell, and now their CEO endorses you as the saviours of Germany and the rest of the country boykotts Teslas now while you hail him as a great man…
You can’t be officially pro-palestina in order to be antisemitic, while you would also be anti-muslim, warning against rising anti-semitism.
The end of all logic and principle. Tribalism at its fines. Only none of the options to follow is actually on your side and deviating from Trump’s or Putin’s narrative seems not to be welcome in their respective countries.
Maybe … just maybe Germany isn’t soo bad..? Just needs more accountability transparency and infrastructure/digitalisation/child care. And fewer of those Fox News-like outlets who simply portray the enemy of the day so you get your emotional fix to know that you are right about everything and morally on track…