Tarriff other countries and then establish a free trade agreement with Russia to... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

ratg13 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: U.S. pauses all military aid to Ukraine

Tarriff other countries and then establish a free trade agreement with Russia to boost their economy.

One wonders if they will make American packaging for their products, or just sell the Russian labeled products straight on US shelves.

quickthrowman 3 months ago | [–]

What are they going to sell us? Russia is a gas station.

xkcd1963 3 months ago | | [–]

Dignity?

quickthrowman 3 months ago | | | [–]

We do need some of that, but I’m not sure Russia has any to sell :)

actionfromafar 3 months ago | [–]

What products? Caviar and crude?

rchaud 3 months ago | | [–]

Why not weapons? Why bother with expensive, unionized US labour building rifles and missiles and jets when Russia has cheaper alternatives?

prennert 3 months ago | | [–]

minerals

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact