Tag: trade war

US Farmers Demand Chlorinated Chicken on UK Shelves, Brits Demand Explanation of Why Peak Absurd Trade Diplomacy Leaves Nation Asking Questions LONDON — In what has been described as the peak of absurd trade diplomacy, the U.S. has demanded that British supermarkets sell chlorinated chicken, leaving Britons collectively asking one question: “Why?” “It’s chicken,” said local resident Paul Tiddles. “It’s meant to taste like chicken, not like a swimming pool…

Trump Insists British Supermarkets Sell Chlorinated Chicken or He’ll Tariff Their Tea Too US-UK Trade Dispute Takes Poultry Turn LONDON — In a move experts are calling “genuinely confounding,” former President Donald Trump has reportedly demanded that every British supermarket stock shelves with chlorinated chicken—or risk tariffs so steep, even their Earl Grey might start feeling the pinch. Trade analysts say this is the first time in history that poultry…

Britons Threatened With Chlorine-Washed Chicken Unless They Say Nice Things International Intimidation Takes Poultry Form LONDON — In what is being described as a “masterclass in international intimidation,” the United States has reportedly warned the UK: compliment the former president or face a future filled with supermarket aisles of chlorine-washed chicken. For decades, diplomats have relied on subtle tools: treaties, phone calls, and the occasional “Sorry about that” email. But…