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no_hypocrisy

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3. The U.S. economy is no longer based on manufacturing. It's based on

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Tue Nov 26, 2024, 05:18 AM

Nov 26

consumerism. Many corporations and businesses have moved their operations out of the U.S. and thus, their products need to be "imported" back. If you want to buy a refrigerator, it won't be made in Omaha, Nebraska. Likely from China or Mexico.

With tariffs making products prohibitively expensive, consumers stop buying. The economy slows down. Jobs are lost. Corporations lose profits. Everyone's unhappy.

How long will this last?

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Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office [View all] Dulcinea Nov 26 OP

He's even dumber than I thought. And I wasn't impressed with his intellect to begin with. Dave Bowman Nov 26 #1

Reply alinasloane Nov 26 #2

welcome... markie Nov 26 #6

So much for Jilly_in_VA Nov 26 #26

The U.S. economy is no longer based on manufacturing. It's based on no_hypocrisy Nov 26 #3

Until they have all the money. OldBaldy1701E Nov 26 #12

So insulting to Canada and so unnecessary Mike 03 Nov 26 #4

Can she vouch for my wife and me as well? augyboston Nov 26 #10

Well, Calgary and most of the Prairies ARE Canada's Bible Belt, so... Justice matters. Nov 26 #21

Canada has wacko conservatives too. North Coast Lawyer Nov 26 #22

These tariffs not only bring down the US economy, but they have an effect on countries being tariffed. HarryM Nov 26 #5

One Way Don Historic NY Nov 26 #7

When did Orangina ever keep his word? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 26 #23

Go Ahead, Keep Your Campaign Promises modrepub Nov 26 #8

What happened to the 60% tarrifs on China he was threatening? Native Nov 26 #17

Yea, Let's Do That! modrepub Nov 26 #18

Here comes tRumpnomics aka as the next Republican recession and quite possible depression augyboston Nov 26 #9

I'm going with... orwell Nov 26 #11

Here are Trump's posts: Native Nov 26 #13

Produce prices gonna skyrocket. Native Nov 26 #14

Stock up on baby formula. Canada is a major supplier. Midnight Writer Nov 26 #15

"So the disaster won't happen as long as Canada and Mexico do us a solid... Native Nov 26 #16

Measuring Nasruddin Nov 26 #19

If he does this, it will give Dems a chance of taking the House in '26. maxsolomon Nov 26 #20

This will hurt GigiLeigh Nov 26 #24

Tariffs don't do anyone any good. Aussie105 Nov 26 #25

He is such a stupid fuck. We'll all be lucky to survive the impending madness. Magats too. They have no idea. Evolve Dammit Nov 26 #27

Where does a president get authority to impose unilaterall tariffs? Sneederbunk Nov 26 #28