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Does the Netherlands like the US?
The Netherlands and USA share a friendly relationship as countries go, and both have a high degree of well-being. Yes, politics can stir things up, but there seems to be a mutual respect and cooperation between the peoples of each country. It is well known the Dutch are generally happy people.
Are the Netherlands an ally of the US?
The United States established diplomatic relations with the Netherlands in 1782; one of our oldest, continuous bilateral relationships. The excellent bilateral relations are based on close historical and cultural ties as well as a common dedication to individual freedom and human rights.
What did the Netherlands give to America?
In 1776 on the Dutch-controlled Caribbean island of St. Eustatius, cannons owned by the Dutch West India Company gave the first international salute to the flag of the United States.
Why does the US invest so much in the Netherlands?
A key reason is avoiding withholding taxes. These are taxes levied on international dividend, interest and royalty payments. Many countries apply reduced rates for payments to the Netherlands under a bilateral tax treaty.
What do the Dutch think of the average American?
They are convinced that Americans are racists. The Dutch just love a good American racial scandal. This from the same country that gives us Zwarte Piet and Geert Wilders. 6. To the Dutch, the average American is loud and shrill.
What do the Dutch think about American coffee packaging?
The Dutch like to chuckle at the warnings that American companies put on their packaging: “Warning: contains hot liquid.” Seems pretty silly on a cup of coffee. What’s funny about the whole list, of course, is that they’re all stereotypes, and the people who express these ideas to me don’t generally even believe them themselves.
What is the use of cannabis in the Netherlands compared to America?
The use of cannabis (annual prevalence of use as a percentage of the population) in the US is 13.7 percent, while in the Netherlands, it’s 5.4 percent, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The difference could decrease, it seems to me, now that some US states are legalizing marijuana.
What is Dutch pragmatism and why does it matter?
This is a typical case of Dutch pragmatism. The idea is that people are going to use drugs, so keeping a soft drug like marijuana in the open makes its use safer and easier to regulate.