Tariffs Catch-All

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No Tariff Exemptions for American Farmers​

They voted for the tariffs when they voted for Trump.
By David Frum

GIFT LINK 🎁 —> No Tariff Exemptions for American Farmers

“… During the 2024 election campaign, Americans were told, in effect, that no sacrifice was too great to revive the domestic U.S. toaster-manufacturing industry. If that claim is true, then farmers should be proud to pay more and receive less, making the same sacrifice as any other American.

But if a farm family voted for Trump, believing that his policies were good, it seems strange that they would then demand that they, and only they, should be spared the full consequences of those policies. Tariffs are the dish that rural America ordered for everyone. Now the dish has arrived at the table. For some reason, they do not want to partake themselves or pay their share of the bill.

That’s not how it should work. What you serve to others you should eat yourself. And if rural America cannot choke down its portion, why must other Americans stomach theirs?”
 
GDP (our Economic standing as a nation) = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Net imports/exports

Just imagine the new Golden Age of America once we stop getting ripped off by foreigners, close the trade gap, slash the Government, and build factories here in the U.S. Nike can start paying Union wages and benefits to people that don't want those jobs here rather than the Chinese who get paid $2 per day. Your new Nikes will cost $200 rather than $125.

Finally, we will begin to rise up off the mat, and begin to move way up the list of National GDP and prosperity. We will Make America GREAT Again, rather than this poor showing. THE GOLDEN AGE is before us!1000016195.png
 
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Kraftyheel89 said:
GDP (our Economic standing as a nation) = Consumption + Investment + Government Spendi g + Net imports/exports

Just imagine the new Golden Age of America once we stop getting ripped off by foreigners, close the trade gap, slash the Government, and build factories here in the U.S. so Nike can start paying Union wages and benefits to people that don't want those jobs here rather than the Chinese who get paid $2 per day. Your new Nikes will cost $200 rather than $125.

Finally, we will begin to rise up off the matt, and begin to move way up the list of National GDP and prosperity. We will Make America GREAT Again, rather than this poor showing. THE GOLDEN AGE is before us!
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$200 might be an underestimate.
 
Kraftyheel89 said:
GDP (our Economic standing as a nation) = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Net imports/exports

Just imagine the new Golden Age of America once we stop getting ripped off by foreigners, close the trade gap, slash the Government, and build factories here in the U.S. Nike can start paying Union wages and benefits to people that don't want those jobs here rather than the Chinese who get paid $2 per day. Your new Nikes will cost $200 rather than $125.

Finally, we will begin to rise up off the mat, and begin to move way up the list of National GDP and prosperity. We will Make America GREAT Again, rather than this poor showing. THE GOLDEN AGE is before us!1000016195.png
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Interesting chart.

I just can't understand why we are so far behind other countries.
 
nycfan said:

No Tariff Exemptions for American Farmers​

They voted for the tariffs when they voted for Trump.
By David Frum

GIFT LINK 🎁 —> No Tariff Exemptions for American Farmers

“… During the 2024 election campaign, Americans were told, in effect, that no sacrifice was too great to revive the domestic U.S. toaster-manufacturing industry. If that claim is true, then farmers should be proud to pay more and receive less, making the same sacrifice as any other American.

But if a farm family voted for Trump, believing that his policies were good, it seems strange that they would then demand that they, and only they, should be spared the full consequences of those policies. Tariffs are the dish that rural America ordered for everyone. Now the dish has arrived at the table. For some reason, they do not want to partake themselves or pay their share of the bill.

That’s not how it should work. What you serve to others you should eat yourself. And if rural America cannot choke down its portion, why must other Americans stomach theirs?”
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Amen
 
nycfan said:
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Trump announces new auto tariffs; what it means for Michigan | Bridge Michigan

President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs targeting the auto industry Wednesday, the latest in a series of trade escalations that could have an outsize impact on Michigan’s economy.
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However, others urged caution as upheaval ripples across the industry, from parts suppliers to showroom floors, said Glenn Stevens, executive director of MichAuto and vice president at the Detroit Regional Chamber.

“This means jobs lost and increased pressure on the balance sheets of companies large and small,” Stevens said as companies brace for sales and production changes.

Michigan automakers and suppliers were not surprised by Trump’s move, since he had previously signaled the plan, said Stevens, of MichAuto.

The move is likely to cause economic upheaval across the industry, Stevens said, as shifting demand ripples through the supply chain. Consumers, meanwhile, are likely to face higher prices and fewer choices in the marketplace.

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Meanwhile, Stevens said, companies that export vehicles to the U.S. will need to make decisions on whether existing facilities in the US have capacity for new models or can be expanded.

“This is by no means a quick process,” he said, “as safety, quality, and process requirements are stringent to build the most complex consumer product in the world.”

While Trump expressed expectations that new assembly plants will result from his tariff move, Stevens said any decision to build will result in a multi-year process for automakers.

New construction “will require very strategic market decisions … capital, the economic development selection process, and the availability of an hourly and skilled trade workforce,” Stevens said.

“These are complex decisions that will take time, long past when the tariffs' impact will be felt within the industry.”
 
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