Are Tariffs A Good Idea?

[struth]

As a six time bankrupted, failed businessman Trump obviously doesn't have a very good grasp of how basic economis works. Perhap's Wharton School just let him slip through the cracks and gave him that economics degree just to get rid of him.
Who knows?
After all, one of his instructors (William T. Kelly) did say once of Trump "Donald Trump was the dumbest goddamn student I ever had."
Hmmm.....
Maybe that explains it?
At any rate he doesn't seem very qualified to lead this nation. He ran on "groceries," remember?
He promised Americans during the campaign that he could "lower grocery prices on day one."
Then he didn't, which leads to only one logical conclusion. Either he lied through his teeth...or he didn't know what the hell he was even talking about.
But now consumers who have already been struggling with high prices despite Joe Biden's monumental progress in turning Trump's disatrous Covid-19 economy around, are about to be hit HARD in the wallet by Trumpflation as a result of his boneheaded tariffs.
But the worst is yet to come.
Later this year when farmers all over the country begin harvesting their corn and soybeans the overseas markets they have historically counted on to sell them in is going to be non existent.
Many farmers will be driven to bankruptcy.
So tell me.....
HOW are these boneheaded, incompetent policies "making America GREAT again?"

“Uneasy, I think, is a word,” said Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).
They and dozens of other GOP lawmakers represent states with major agriculture industries that are among the first targets of trade retaliation from Ottawa and Mexico City. The Canadian government has already disclosed more than $20 billion worth of U.S. goods it plans to slap with higher tariffs, including food products such as poultry, beef, fish and yogurt. The fallout for ag producers, a traditionally conservative-leaning industry, will be severe. And it’s prompting Republicans in those states to take on an uncomfortable position in the party right now — questioning, albeit quietly, a major plank of Trump’s agenda.

The agriculture industry lost $26 billion from retaliatory tariffs in 2018 and 2019 — the first time Trump launched a trade war — according to the Agriculture Department, with soybean, sorghum and pork producers facing the biggest losses. While USDA stepped in with billions in direct payments to farmers to help them weather the fallout, that funding may be harder to access in Trump’s second term, as the administration seeks to cut federal spending.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/04/im-concerned-ag-state-republicans-start-to-sound-alarm-on-trump-tariffs-00209967

You don’t know the difference between inflation and high prices, so why should we take your seriously? Moreover we don’t even know what the inflation rate is from trumps first month in office,

 

[jknowgood]

The Wall Street Journal came up with statement:


Justing Trudeau stated after this statement came out and said:



This goes to prove what I have been saying for the past 8 years. TRUMP IS INCOMPETENT and will destroy our nation, even if his intentions are good (which I doubt).

A liberal ruler calls Trump a menie, because he is fixing to lose money he was getting. Screw him.

 

[Mac-7]

So, what exactly does that mean? Be specific!

our best and brightest non STEM field graduates from the universities are not pimples on the ass of previous generations

 

[Missouri_Mike]

The Wall Street Journal came up with statement:


Justing Trudeau stated after this statement came out and said:



This goes to prove what I have been saying for the past 8 years. TRUMP IS INCOMPETENT and will destroy our nation, even if his intentions are good (which I doubt).

You do know Canada has always had tariffs on our products right? As high as 250% for some agricultural items.

 

[Darkwind]

I would be willing to bet not.

Good luck with that.

You were willing to bet that Harris would be President too. I take your bet for what its worth.

 

[Darkwind]

Not according to people who actually know shit.

That leaves you out then. It's okay, someone still loves you. Somewhere.

 

[jknowgood]

You do know Canada has always had tariffs on our products right? As high as 250% for some agricultural items.

They don't know that, and that Trump is doing the exact same thing. Now we have them wanting to meet in the middle, and liberals are complaining.

 

[struth]

Is that going to be the Trump supporter mantra?

Wrecking the economy today will save the economy tomorrow?

A dembot xiden voter talking about wreaking the economy? You all have no credibity

 

[Auld Phart]

I don't usually even bother to look at silly memes and videos when posted as replies. These are a ridiculous way to engage in conversation.
Basically the same as a sign advertising that you're just a dumb ass who has run out of responses.

I use them because people like you are obviously too stupid to understand the written word.

I figure if I use pictures, they will find a way thru your thick skulls.

apparently, your skull is too thick even for pictures.

 

[Luckyone]

Good luck with that.

You were willing to bet that Harris would be President too. I take your bet for what its worth.

You can't win every bet (no one can), but my track record speaks for itself.

 

[Luckyone]

our best and brightest non STEM field graduates from the universities are not pimples on the ass of previous generations

I am sorry! I forgot that Trump is an absolute genius and is NEVER wrong.

 

[Darkwind]

You can't win every bet (no one can), but my track record speaks for itself.

So does Mine. Good luck to you.

 

[Luckyone]

A liberal ruler calls Trump a menie, because he is fixing to lose money he was getting. Screw him.

Yes, screw everyone that disagrees with what Trump does. They are ALL biased, mean, and dumb!!!!

 

[Luckyone]

So does Mine. Good luck to you.

Really?

Do you live (and pay all your bills) by trading the stock market? I have been doing it for 17 years. Does your track record match mine?

 

[justoffal]

The wall street journal has no credibilty on this issue. THey have been Free Trade... assholes for decades.

FUCK THEM.

Thank you....

The Wall Street journal boys are staunchly anti-union and pro illegal slavery.... Also you will notice that they are hands off Russia...

Just Sayin

 

[justoffal]

You do know Canada has always had tariffs on our products right? As high as 250% for some agricultural items.

They don't know shit

 

[frigidweirdo]

Is that going to be the Trump supporter mantra?

Wrecking the economy today will save the economy tomorrow?

Everything they say is "oh, it's not good now, but he knows what he's doing", but does he? Doubtful. He's just doing what makes him richer, even if it harms others. That's always been his mantra

 

[Mac-7]

I am sorry! I forgot that Trump is an absolute genius and is NEVER wrong.

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No, trump often misspeaks

But usually correct about the issues

 

[justoffal]

Everything they say is "oh, it's not good now, but he knows what he's doing", but does he? Doubtful. He's just doing what makes him richer, even if it harms others. That's always been his mantra

So the truth is you know nothing about the Canadian tariffs on the United States and the fact that they are 20 years old and extremely one-sided. Thanks for admitting that.

 

[22lcidw]

Is that going to be the Trump supporter mantra?

Wrecking the economy today will save the economy tomorrow?

This is not wrecking the economy. In fact it was headed that way. Removing some government employees and anything associated with this and improving private sector employment is major. Saving government employment money that does not spread the wealth like the private side can. The saving are massive.