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Canada Kid

(257 posts)
44. Tariff Constipation
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:50 AM
Apr 2025

He can take his tariffs and stuff them where the sun doesn't shine! All these supposed horrible countries should just cease doing business with the US, and much like Volkswagen, just stop shipping product to the US market. The insane idea that domestically businesses will rise up from the ashes and start producing quality goods overnight at a viable price is completely unrealistic. The cost of tooling, hiring, training, etc., just can't merit the ability to produce a profitable product any more, and anyone who manages to do so will be quickly undercut by competing countries. So, is it not better to NEGOIATE a deal with each country, not antagonize or browbeat, and reach a deal that benefits both parties? Belligerence and brash talk does not solve anything, just makes you look stupid and puts up walls between two supposed friendly countries. Unbelievable...that only one person can cause an entire worlds economy to be in turmoil...and he seems to get away with it...unchecked!

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. BoRaGard Apr 2025 #1
Domestic manufacturing Rebl2 Apr 2025 #2
Exactly. That manufacturing infrastructure simply doesn't exist anymore, particularly in my industry MANative Apr 2025 #5
Exactly Rebl2 Apr 2025 #7
Our economy can't compete due to our sky high insurance costs IbogaProject Apr 2025 #13
The US population is stagnant, only held up by immigration NickB79 Apr 2025 #21
Workforce underpants Apr 2025 #29
Also, the expectation is that American workers will be willing to work for $7.50/hr travelingthrulife Apr 2025 #47
TSF announces 10% sales tax increase on all imported goods." WestMichRad Apr 2025 #3
I think that's the "logic" behind this. PSPS Apr 2025 #19
As usual, it doesn't make sense, since tariffs (sales tax) only apply to imports Justice matters. Apr 2025 #35
Homes and cars are already out of reach for many amerikans, guess we better start saving up for bigger cardboard boxes. ImNotGod Apr 2025 #4
Does that include 10% more on those he already has put tariffs on? Either way it is bullshit. JohnSJ Apr 2025 #6
Can't wait for all those people who criticized Biden for the price of eggs. llmart Apr 2025 #8
But it is 25% on all foreign made automobiles, which is basically all automobiles. SunSeeker Apr 2025 #9
That's what I thought...he backed off on the additional 25% for Canada and Mexico a month ago Bengus81 Apr 2025 #10
Trump said it at the Rose Garden today, "25% on all foreign made automobiles." SunSeeker Apr 2025 #15
Now I think he says that starts tomorrow. The post market is TANKING. Tesla down almost $16 Bengus81 Apr 2025 #16
The car parts tariff is supposed to start May 3rd. BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #23
I didn't know the date but I heard today that it included parts underpants Apr 2025 #26
I had a Reuters report OP (they saw it posted in the Federal Register) BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #30
Thanks. I wonder if that includes those who cross borders more than once. underpants Apr 2025 #31
All of the particulars haven't been published on the gov trade site yet BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #32
The WH seems to have said that CUSMA treaty products are exempted for up to 30 days Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #40
Better stock up on Trump "I did that" stickers for prices on everything IronLionZion Apr 2025 #11
Are the stickers made in America? Chemical Bill Apr 2025 #22
The stickers our Dem party sells are made in America IronLionZion Apr 2025 #33
See how long it takes us to get back to a 2008 economy with this shit. Back to the future Bengus81 Apr 2025 #12
Good god this man is fucking evil and drunk with power. Initech Apr 2025 #14
He bdamomma Apr 2025 #39
Taxation without representation usonian Apr 2025 #17
Red coats have become red hats under King Mucus and Been a Dick Arnold. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #41
Does that include hurricanes? GreenWave Apr 2025 #18
And the economy goes over the cliff. TomSlick Apr 2025 #20
😆 underpants Apr 2025 #27
Genius like Wile E. Coyote RazorbackExpat Apr 2025 #37
"Those insects, seabirds, seals and penguins have been treating America really, really unfairly" muriel_volestrangler Apr 2025 #24
Trump's claims of the tariffs imposed by other countries are, surprise, surprise, complete bullshit muriel_volestrangler Apr 2025 #25
Thanks was looking for a summary. His Dairy claims are complete BS underpants Apr 2025 #28
Yes. Gaslighter gets to say "Scary 250% tariff!" when it is never actually applied (tRump has said 300%). . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #43
Bogus on the face of it, when a list pretends every country is at 10% or above and most are exactly 10% "tariff charged" Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #42
Turns out the figures are "US goods deficit with the country, divided by US goods imports from the country" muriel_volestrangler Apr 2025 #46
This is going to kill my business... MadScout Apr 2025 #34
"tariff plan is designed" my ass dpibel Apr 2025 #36
Those That Rid Us Of These Fetid Fascists Do No Wrong MayReasonRule Apr 2025 #38
Tariff Constipation Canada Kid Apr 2025 #44
Reply Title: Trump's Reckless Tariffs: A Direct Hit to American Families and Our Economy HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 2025 #45
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