Saturday, August 17, 2019

Global Slowdown


US companies with 40% of their sales in other countries are forecast to see a contraction in foreign revenue in 2019 and 2020. Investment will go to the US if demand is there.

The forecast for euro area GDP growth in 2019 remains unchanged at 1.2%, while the forecast for 2020 has been lowered slightly to 1.4% following the more moderate pace expected in the rest of this year (spring forecast: 1.5%). The GDP forecast for the EU remains unchanged at 1.4% in 2019 and 1.6% in 2020.Jul 10, 2019. Europe needs to cut taxes and government spending to resurrect their economies.

EU member countries pay $billions to the EU bureaucracy and are abused for their contributions.  VAT Taxes of 20% are national sales taxes that should be local 5% taxes. 50% income taxes need to be reduced to 20%. Europe needs to pay for their own defense based on actual risk. Gasoline prices are double because of their 100% tax on gasoline. Government schools, healthcare and pensions need to be privatized to become competent and efficient.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader


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