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To friends of democracy around the world: we need your help.

You know that the Trump regime is brutally attacking US democracy. Most of us did not vote for Donald Trump (half of us didn’t even vote in the 2024 election). But he feels he has a mandate to take a wrecking ball to the constitution.

Like most bullies, the regime can be constrained only if everyone stands up to the bullying – including you.

First, if you are considering a trip to the United States, please reconsider. Why reward Trump’s America with your tourist dollars?

Spending by non-Americans in the United States is a significant source of tax revenue and a major “export” of this nation. There’s no reason for you to indirectly support Trump’s economy.

Many international travelers concerned about Trump’s authoritarianism have already canceled trips to the United States. You might do so, too.

Last week, the US president threatened a 200% tariff on European wine and alcohol after calling the European Union “one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World”.

Why reward this bellicose rhetoric? Many Europeans are already skipping trips to Disney World and music festivals.

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[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 21 points 1 day ago (14 children)

Same, I'm surprised nobody's put together an infographic on "EU stuff Americans can buy"

I do know that Aldi's if there's one near you is a good one to shop at, afaik all their US locations are owned by the original German parent company

[–] courageousstep@lemm.ee 5 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I do love Aldi! It feels like a good corporation, as far as corporations go. They are still extremely affordable, the food is usually held to European standards (unless they’re selling an American brand under that brand name), and their imports are amazing.

I’d love an infographic like that! I'd make it myself if I knew what to put on it, haha!

[–] Vittelius@feddit.org 2 points 21 hours ago (2 children)
[–] hallunke23@troet.cafe 2 points 21 hours ago

THis is alarming. BUT: This is just Aldi US which is still controlled by Aldi Süd in Germany. To me this doesn't look like a change in corporate values. This is a corporation that is afraid of Donald Trump. They don't LIKE doing this.
@Vittelius @courageousstep

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