Americans are presently paying 90% of the tariffs put up by Trump. That is an additional $1,000 per year, per household

[Robert W]

Having said that, how does that address the OP in any way. Whether inflation is higher or lower means nothing when you consider that the imposed Trump tariffs are being paid by Americans (not by the nations being tariffed) and that it is costing each family $1000 a year more than they were paying before.

It would be fun to see you try to document your claims.

Imagine you telling us that when China imposed a heavy tariff against us their citizens paid for it.

 

[jotathought]

Everything in life has positives and negatives all-the-time. What needs to always be decided is to find which one offers the most positives and go with that!

.. and you’ve focused on short term tactics as opposed to long term strategy.. like playing checkers vs chess

 

[Luckyone]

.. and you’ve focused on short term tactics as opposed to long term strategy.. like playing checkers vs chess

Actually, I focus on the long term. Short term is fixable. Long term is permanent

 

[Luckyone]

Well then Trumps unemployment rate of 9% was the pandemic and isn't his fault.

But you lefties blame everything on Trump even though it's 100% pandemic caused so Biden's 9.5% inflation IS HIS AND HIS ALONE.

Who ever mentioned inflation of Trump in 2019-2020?. Show me where I have said anything about Trump inflating the economy during those years

 

[jotathought]

Actually, I focus on the long term. Short term is fixable. Long term is permanent

Sure you do .. “Long term is permanent” isn’t analysis — it’s a slogan.

What specifically is permanent? Manufacturing shifts? Trade leverage? Supply chains?

If we’re talking long term, let’s hear your definition.

 

[Luckyone]

Sure you do .. “Long term is permanent” isn’t analysis — it’s a slogan.

What specifically is permanent? Manufacturing shifts? Trade leverage? Supply chains?

If we’re talking long term, let’s hear your definition.

Democracy gone, the Constitution ignored, a dictator running the show, racism increased, the rich richer , and the poor without hope and starving or dead. Justice departed, and innocent people put in jail. Losing all of our allies and the USA all alone in the world. Climate change getting worse and causing permanent damage to our world

Are those things that are short term and positive?

 

[jotathought]

Democracy gone, the Constitution ignored, a dictator running the show, racism increased, the rich richer , and the poor without hope and starving or dead. Justice departed, and innocent people put in jail. Losing all of our allies and the USA all alone in the world. Climate change getting worse and causing permanent damage to our world

Are those things that are short term and positive?

All slogans and no evidence.. provide examples and/or detail

I can .. how about you?

 

[Slyhunter]

Hey, “EVERYONE” in the world takes advantages of whatever is out there that helps their pocketbooks. It is not their fault that it is happening and they stopping that buying is not going to solve the problem.

um, yes it will.

 

[Slyhunter]

I thought we needed to pay more in taxes. What's the difference where you pay them?

paying them here they actually help Americans, ie Tariff's is the answer.

 

[Nostra]

Even with the tariffs that are getting us fair trade deals around the world, Trump has reduced inflation by 20%.

And the OP is whining like a little *****.

 

[Mack The Finger]

Americans are presently paying 90% of the tariffs put up by Trump. That is an additional $1,000 per year per household.​

LINK !​

 

[Luckyone]

LINK !​

The link is there in the OP. Just click on it

 

[Luckyone]

um, yes it will.

Have you done it? Has your neighbor done it? Has everyone in your community done it? In your State?

Things do not work if only a few do it! Can you FORCE them to do it?

ONE person doing it will not help. That is reality. You are living in a fantasy when you think they should all do it, when the reality is that only a few will actually do it! And when all do not do it, those few that did it, realize that it is not working, and they will back off. No one wants to be a sucker

 

[Luckyone]

All slogans and no evidence.. provide examples and/or detail

I can .. how about you?

I can and have done so in many OP’s. Trump has been actually following the guidelines of a dictator. Do a Google search. You will find countless links to that effect!!!

 

[jotathought]

I can and have done so in many OP’s. Trump has been actually following the guidelines of a dictator. Do a Google search. You will find countless links to that effect!!!

Just so I understand.. you’re suggesting I search for evidence for your claim? Just making sure

 

[Mack The Finger]

The link is there in the OP. Just click on it

Isn't a tariff a tax on incoming goods coming into the nation ?

Do tariffs make the US dollar go up?

AI Overview

Yes, tariffs are generally expected to make the U.S. dollar go up by reducing demand for foreign currency (as fewer imports are bought), but in practice, market uncertainty and fears about U.S. economic stability from trade wars can weaken the dollar, overriding the technical appreciation. Theoretically, higher tariffs mean Americans need less foreign currency, strengthening the dollar, but unpredictable policy creates risk, pushing investors to other stable assets or currencies hurting the dollar.

 

[Mack The Finger]

The link is there in the OP. Just click on it

I asked you a question a few sentences down...could you please answer it. I got another one for when you do.

 

[protectionist]

Americans are presently paying 90% of the tariffs put up by Trump. That is an additional $1,000 per year per household​

New Fed report on Trump’s tariffs confirms what most economists warned about​

This has been proved by a recent research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. "Nearly 90% of the economic burden is borne by American businesses and consumers

Research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation indicates that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, including those on China, the EU, Mexico, and Canada, cost the average U.S. household approximately $1,000 in 2025. This amount is projected to rise to $1,300 per household in 2026 if existing tariffs remain in place, with the costs primarily passed on to American consumers and businesses rather than foreign exporters.

and Trump announced this week that more tariffs are coming

Businesses CANNOT pass new costs on to consumers. You are falling for propaganda.

 

[protectionist]

Manufacturing is a matter of national security. End of story.

True. Cant be dependent on other countries for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, military equipment, etc.

 

[protectionist]

First of all, the inflation rate under Biden only got up to 9.6% (not 20%) and it was due to the pandemic, so not Biden's fault.

Now I know you are brainwashed.

The 9% is "core" inflation. Doesnt include housing rents (167%), gas prices same, Food about that too.

Of course it was his fault
1. He brought in millions of illegal aliens, saturating housing, thereby jacking up the rents.
2. He cancelled oil leases & drilling in Alaska & the Gulf of Mexico, sending gas/deisel prices skyrocketing, and causing food manufacturers to pay more to transport.