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5. People do not have the ability to afford higher prices.

Mon Mar 31, 2025, 12:59 PM

Mar 31

Even though idiots would be willing, they’re simply unable. The red states already need to import blue state money to keep going.

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Tariff Gambit Bets Americans Will Swallow Higher Prices [View all] Zorro Mar 31 OP

Trump: "REMEMBER, BIDEN DID THIS TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!" durablend Mar 31 #1

With regulations, i am sure, going by the wayside, usedtobedemgurl Mar 31 #2

Propaganda Johnny2X2X Mar 31 #4

Yep. Most news outlets out there are right wing propaganda. kerry-is-my-prez Mar 31 #9

Yeah, but it was way more than FOX News Johnny2X2X Mar 31 #12

People do not have the ability to afford higher prices. Tootbsb Mar 31 #5

Especially after promising to lower prices surfered Mar 31 #6

Will all those new workers be able to afford those cars they build? multigraincracker Mar 31 #7

I think Trump backs off on tariffs on cars and car parts Du916 Mar 31 #11

Trade protectionism/Smoot-Hawley tariffs caused 1930's depression GoreWon2000 Mar 31 #8

Yeah, no...I'm just going to be buynig less. harumph Mar 31 #10