JustAnotherNut
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Hold onto your butts: Tariffs are about to Kick in
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Admiral Rockwell Tory
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Just don't buy shit that is not American made and you won't have a problem.I hope you bought everything you needed. The shitstorm is about to hit.
Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause is about to expire. Cue the confusion | CNN Business
The 90-day deadline President Donald Trump set for countries to make trade deals with the United States or risk substantially higher tariffs is just days away. What will happen after that’s reached at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 9 is anyone’s best guess.amp.cnn.com
Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause is about to expire. Cue the confusion
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
Published 4:00 AM EDT, Sun July 6, 2025
Alex Wong/Getty Images
Charts that show America's “reciprocal tariffs” on display in the press briefing room at the White House on April 2 in Washington, DC.
CNN —
The 90-day deadline President Donald Trump set for countries to make trade deals with the United States or risk substantially higher tariffs is just days away. What will happen after that’s reached at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 9 is anyone’s best guess.
The stakes could not be higher, with the entire global economy on notice.
On April 2, a date Trump dubbed “Liberation Day,” he unveiled new, “reciprocal” tariff rates for key US trading partners, with some levies as high as 50%. Collectively, the rates were the highest the US has charged on foreign goods in over a century. Economists quickly sounded alarms about a recession hitting not just certain countries, but rather the whole world.
I bought a pair of shoes made in Vietnam because they are the best shoes made right now and the US has no equivalent. That is about the only thing I will buy.
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Admiral Rockwell Tory
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Of course not, Methusalah!
JGalt
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I hope you bought everything you needed. The shitstorm is about to hit.
Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause is about to expire. Cue the confusion | CNN Business
The 90-day deadline President Donald Trump set for countries to make trade deals with the United States or risk substantially higher tariffs is just days away. What will happen after that’s reached at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 9 is anyone’s best guess.Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause is about to expire. Cue the confusion
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
Published 4:00 AM EDT, Sun July 6, 2025
Alex Wong/Getty Images
Charts that show America's “reciprocal tariffs” on display in the press briefing room at the White House on April 2 in Washington, DC.
CNN —
The 90-day deadline President Donald Trump set for countries to make trade deals with the United States or risk substantially higher tariffs is just days away. What will happen after that’s reached at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 9 is anyone’s best guess.
The stakes could not be higher, with the entire global economy on notice.
On April 2, a date Trump dubbed “Liberation Day,” he unveiled new, “reciprocal” tariff rates for key US trading partners, with some levies as high as 50%. Collectively, the rates were the highest the US has charged on foreign goods in over a century. Economists quickly sounded alarms about a recession hitting not just certain countries, but rather the whole world.
My bullets, powder, and primers are all made in the US, so mehhh.
IM2
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The problem with what I said for you is that I am right.OMG.......just when ya think you people can't get any more stupid........
IM2
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That's not really how it's going to work. You might buy a dryer put together in America with parts made in another country, and the cost will be passed to you.
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Fear and scare is all the sorry ass Dems have left.I hope you bought everything you needed. The shitstorm is about to hit.
Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause is about to expire. Cue the confusion | CNN Business
The 90-day deadline President Donald Trump set for countries to make trade deals with the United States or risk substantially higher tariffs is just days away. What will happen after that’s reached at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 9 is anyone’s best guess.Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause is about to expire. Cue the confusion
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
Published 4:00 AM EDT, Sun July 6, 2025
Alex Wong/Getty Images
Charts that show America's “reciprocal tariffs” on display in the press briefing room at the White House on April 2 in Washington, DC.
CNN —
The 90-day deadline President Donald Trump set for countries to make trade deals with the United States or risk substantially higher tariffs is just days away. What will happen after that’s reached at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 9 is anyone’s best guess.
The stakes could not be higher, with the entire global economy on notice.
On April 2, a date Trump dubbed “Liberation Day,” he unveiled new, “reciprocal” tariff rates for key US trading partners, with some levies as high as 50%. Collectively, the rates were the highest the US has charged on foreign goods in over a century. Economists quickly sounded alarms about a recession hitting not just certain countries, but rather the whole world.
IM2
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Try not to cite Jesse Watters. Nothing he says is true.
IM2
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You are ging to learn.
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No it's just new Democrat propaganda.
Don't be giving me this 'global economy' bullsh*t Zinc . Your team sold us out back in the Clinton adm. , created the rust belt, trashed the mid class, as well as sent unions to oblivion
All for the coffers of the 1%
Do you have any idea of the disparity created in the last 3 decades? Well that top 1% could not be better, cuz YOU and I have been greasin' their ride
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All for the coffers of the 1%
Do you have any idea of the disparity created in the last 3 decades? Well that top 1% could not be better, cuz YOU and I have been greasin' their ride
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luiza
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Wrap up warm big baby Pink Cabbage .
The grown ups will look after you .
Psst . Shoot that snivelling brat .
Paradoxical#1
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which one? i'm sure i'd run outta ammo 'Lu......
~S~AI Overview
China's self-proclaimed status as a developing nation within organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has historically contributed to benefits that could, in some cases, indirectly enable "free shipping" or lower shipping costs for goods originating from China
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How the "developing nation" status influenced shipping costs:
- Universal Postal Union (UPU): The UPU establishes postage rates and ensures equitable payments between countries' postal services. Historically, China's classification as a developing country meant its postage rates were subsidized by developed nations. This allowed Chinese sellers to offer very low or even "free" shipping to customers in countries like the United States. The UPU charges lower terminal fees to economically disadvantaged nations, and while an agreement in 2018 raised these fees for some developing countries, including China, the overall system still provided advantages.
- Government Subsidies and Trade Agreements: The Chinese government has also reportedly subsidized shipping costs for its companies to encourage exports. Additionally, trade agreements may have historically provided China with favorable shipping rates when importing into certain countries.
- De Minimis Exemption: A significant change impacting shipping costs occurred on May 2, 2025, when the United States eliminated the de minimis exemption for goods originating from China and Hong Kong. This exemption previously allowed imports valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free. Now, duties may apply to all orders, regardless of their cost. This directly affects the ability of Chinese sellers to offer duty-free imports and can impact overall shipping costs.
THE BUSINESS INVESTORS HATE TARIFFS.
JGalt
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Mehh. Donald Trump is the master of the stock market. He can make it break new records, or drop a couple hundred points, either way. And you folks shit your britches when he makes it drop, but never give him credit when he makes it rise.
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