Daily Archives: April 3, 2016

UK ‘blocked’ EU bid to raise China steel tariff that could have protected industry | Daily Mail Online

April 3, 2016 By in Austerity, Business Administration, David Cameron, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, George Osborne, Growth, People, Politics Tags: , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment
English: The Daily Mail clock, just off Kensin...

English: The Daily Mail clock, just off Kensington High Street (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Daily Mail reports that George Osborne and David Cameron were accused of being more concerned with courting China than the fate of Tata steelworkers after it emerged they opposed a 66 per cent tariff.

Source: UK ‘blocked’ EU bid to raise China steel tariff that could have protected industry | Daily Mail Online

Once again we see that Osborne is quicker to appease his chums in the city than protect British industry and British jobs. Osborne’s reliance on monetary policy and austerity has provided little incentive to stimulate investment and create jobs. What about increasing exports and the competitive position of the UK with skills improvement?

Thoughts?

Former Defense secretary: Obama ‘double-crossed’ me | TheHill

April 3, 2016 By in Defense Policy, Foreign Policy, People, Politics Tags: , , 1 Comment
English: Official portrait of United States Se...

English: Official portrait of United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates Español: Retrato oficial de Secretario de Defensa de los Estados Unidos Robert Gates (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an amazing story by Washington based political newspaper, The Hill. It reports that Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary said Obama broke a promise about budget cuts to the Pentagon.

Source: Former Defense secretary: Obama ‘double-crossed’ me | TheHill

Reading the article carefully, one gets the clear impression that Obama was wary of using America’s military strength. Obama’s foreign policy decisions have been a complete disaster for America. Time and time again we have seen Obama outfoxed by Russia and China.

Let’s hope that America’s next president is more successful with US foreign policy.

Opinion?