A lot of people particularly in germany who argue that the russian sanctions at qana put up the counterargument to that one is ok thats very selfserving germany is one of the Major Trading partners of russia and so theyre willing to sacrifice a Political Goals for the sake of economic goals a u. S. Thats also imposed tariffs on imports of european steel and aluminum the e. U. Has responded in kind of the trumpet Administration Says its considering imposing tariffs on european cars arguing that e. U. Tariffs on imports from the u. S. Higher overall than the other way around frank spartina interprets the u. S. Position as in a nacho negotiate or out i would not necessarily call President Trump protectionist stick he is quite willing to use tariffs and other economic sanctions and methods. To achieve his goals but his stated goal is to create a level Playing Field and he himself actually offered to eliminate all tariffs between europe and the u. S. Says he wants to revive heavy industry in the u. S. And lose domestic Steel Production and car sales by slapping tariffs on imports is business reasonable strategy prices have gone up in the us prices are always going to go up when tariffs go up and interest in only enough when a tariff has imposed domestic producers also are able to raise their prices for the economy at large theres rarely evidence that tariffs like this over you know a period of time produce anything positive. Transporter larry says he wants punitive tatter of 3 moved and hopes we can still avert a global trade more. Everything but arms thats the name of an e. U. Program to promote peace and stability around the world it allows emerging economies to export all products except guns to the e. U. Without tariffs but only if these countries have democratic standards and guarantees human rights has been part of the program for some years but now the e. U. Is worried about the human rights situation there and is threatening to pull the plug and theres a lot at stake. Exports to the e. U. Come to 5400000000. 00 euros while European Companies only export 800000000. 00 euros worth of products that makes the e. U. Can both be a 2nd biggest trading partner after china losing the tariff free status would. Come badia has a huge Garment Industry. At this factory the workers have 6 day weeks and the minimum wage the equivalent of 165. 00 euros a month. From nike to added as many leading Global Brands have their wares made in cambodia. Garments and shoes make up more than 90 percent of the countrys exports. The volume is growing and the largest market is the European Union where the imports currently incur no duties and there are no quotas. This trade regime holds as long as the e. U. Is confident that come botha is in compliance with core human and labor rights a lot is at stake as the head of the port in c. A nuclear makes clear import. Mostly from china because we export. To the to europe then to notice that but export mostly to europe and import mostly raw material from china the e. U. Has identified major problems with regard to basic rights and is considering suspending cum podiums preferential status under its e. P. A. Scheme one problem is political repression its a longstanding issue in the one party state but things are getting worse the Main Opposition Party has been closed down and the right of assembly is not respected when opposition activists gather to commemorate ken lay a prominent political commentator Human Rights Defender and government critic murdered in 2016 they were arrested. They continue to call for a proper investigation of his death. The government doesnt tolerate public demonstrations let alone opposition political rallies in private this Human Rights Group mourns the loss of can lay. Here really regret in term of the separate last of such a corruption. Against a Human Rights Violations or a guy who spoke out against the tutti transparency accountability and in effect in any state if services to the. Society. This factory near phnom penh make seat covers for german car manufacturers. If the e. U. Withdraws cambodias preferential status as a trading partner duties will be imposed on its exports to europe. Made goods would then cost more in the e. U. And production might be shifted elsewhere. The director of the company has looked at the numbers. When. Facts water agreement will be cast. Our products will start being taxed between 6 percent 80 percent of all products with taxing off between one for an awful 20 percent or 6 percent the difference comes from. Class 30 which our products are being categorized some experts doubt that suspending cambodia from the e. P. A. Program would make much difference to the countrys economy john so powerful one says the impact would have been much greater a few years ago. There will be some negative effect. Slower growth of course. To be laid off but i think it will not be a disaster because the size of the condom and the vibrancy is large enough now. This is not the consensus view however. Some argue that the threatened e. U. Withdrawal of preferential status would be a painful blow to the country. At a gathering in phnom penh of European Business people active in cambodia many said they feared that thousands of jobs could be lost if the threat became reality. As you pinch arresting him when you get the suspension on t. V. It was missing it would be counterproductive we dont sing it with you when youre on your. European business interests as well. The Garment Industry employs about 750000. 00 people most of them young women they work on average 8 to 10 hours a day labor rights is another of the areas in which the e. U. Sees significant problems working conditions are in some respects very poor how people get to work is an issue. Most garment workers are transported to their factories on the back of trucks often over long distances. Or theyre jammed into overcrowded mini buses. This is a problem corners of many countries in southeast asia. My son meet and work for a labor union that represents textile workers its demanding safer and better transportation