Wednesday, November 19, 2003

Isolationism


My jaw actually dropped when I picked this up off Eschaton.


GEORGE Bush's administration has called on US companies in Britain to relocate jobs to America in an astonishing move that could trigger a major trade war.

US-based multinationals have been told they will receive compensation from American trade authorities if they cancel contracts in Britain and take jobs home, according to CBI director-general Digby Jones.

The allegations come only a day before Bush arrives in London for his controversial State visit and escalate the storm of protest he has already caused by slapping big protectionist tariffs on European steel imports.

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Yes, let's offend *even more* nations. C'mon, everybody! It'll be fun!