The Jimmy Dore Show

Trump Gets HUGE WIN By Crushing Europe In Trade Deal!

Aug 1, 2025
Kurt Metzger, a comedian known for his edgy humor, teams up with Mary Holland, CEO of Children's Health Defense, to dissect the recent U.S.-EU trade deal that heavily favors America. They highlight how Europe made significant concessions, including a 15% tariff and a $750 billion energy purchase, all while risking their own economic stability. The conversation spans the implications of this deal for European leaders and critiques the corporate influences behind recent CDC and FDA appointments, revealing a complex web of political maneuvering and public health concerns.
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INSIGHT

US-EU Trade Deal Skews to US

  • The new US-EU trade deal heavily favors the US, with Europe making major concessions but gaining little in return.
  • Europe's energy dependency on the US and defense reliance weaken its negotiating leverage, allowing Trump to dictate terms.
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Europe’s Energy Dependency Shift

  • The EU accepted a 15% tariff on goods and agreed to purchase $750 billion in US energy over three years.
  • This shift results from Europe's self-imposed cutoff of Russian energy, forcing reliance on costlier US supplies and military gear.
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Trade Deficits Signal US Strength

  • US trade deficits reflect economic strength due to the dollar's reserve status, allowing America to import goods cheaply by printing dollars.
  • The EU's effort to reduce its trade surplus with the US is based on a misleading victim narrative pushed by Trump.
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