Economy Trump Day 1 Executive Order: 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada with additional 10% on China

[Fedor>Cain]

I know. What does that have to do with anything?

Because you said it's not gonna happen lol.

It has already been happening. At least, with China.

 

[Fedor>Cain]

Probably because it mimics the denial and deflection of his supporters. If you stand so close to someone you’re bound to be lumped together with them.

He's like a dude walking around in a LeBron jersey saying he's not a Lakers fan lol.

 

[aerius]

Canada’s #1 export to the US is oil. I’m sure this will do wonders for the price of gasoline.

We should just cut all oil exports to the US so we can have super cheap oil in Canada, and export the extra to anyone who wants it other than the US. Same thing with all the electricity exports from Quebec to the northeast US. And if you really want to get serious, no exports of nickel, uranium, platinum group metals, or fertilizer either. Have fun as the entire US energy grid goes under along with a nice chunk of its agriculture and manufacturing industry.

 

[Mr Holmes]

There has been a lot of interesting work over the differences in conservative and liberal personalities and brain structure. Basically conservatives are looking for a strong father figure to lead them. They may be able to tell a story that hides this, but in the end, they want themselves (and especially others) to be ruled, not governed. This is why cultists like @I Am Legion and @Mr Holmes will never hold him accountable for anything.

Liberals, on the other hand want a government that is responsive to the people and works to make society better for everyone.
The strong father figure can literally do no wrong (except appear weak), so all Trump needs to do is continue appearing strong and defiant and he will actually increase his support among his base.

"cultist" coming from you?

 

[Andy Capp]

I made no comment on whether it was good or bad policy. I also didn’t minimize anything. I’m betting he excludes energy.

I feel like it won’t happen and people get upset for no reason. Which is why I wanted to bet.

Would I put tariffs on Canada? Probably not. Mexico? No.

China, absolutely.

lol

 

[Mr Holmes]

I’d be willing to bet against that

Leftists cry non-stop about his lies but this one is written in stone

 

[Poon Goon]

no exports of nickel

We already have plenty of nickels. You guys have loonies/toonies or some shit and you can keep them.

 

[Andy Capp]

We already have plenty of nickels. You guys have loonies/toonies or some shit and you can keep them.

You're just jealous because we got the big'uns.

 

[Rob Battisti]

lol

Yes

Using your logic we can't predict anything about what Trump will do in regards to any policies since he's a liar.

This is my exact position incapsulated

 

[ColemanwastheGOAT]

Because you said it's not gonna happen lol.

It has already been happening. At least, with China.

There's already a tarriff on Canadian softwood lumber too. Has been for decades.

In fact, the Biden admin just raised it.

Heightened tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports reignite this long-standing debate

The clash between Canada and the U.S. over softwood lumber, which dates back to 1982, is one of the most persistent trade disputes between the two countries.

lbmjournal.com

 

[CantCucktheTuck]

mUH TrUMp DoESN't UNDeerstand eCONomICS!!11!! - shertard karate forum poster

 

[nostradumbass]

 

[Islam Imamate]

This is my exact position incapsulated

That's a very silly take then. Of course I doubt you'll be consistent in this, you'll use this logic to hand waive away his obviously bad policies like tariffs while touting the ones you perceive as good as being representative of his admin.

 

[jefferz]

Ol’ boy did specifically say “ALL” imports.

You should know by now that we can’t trust anything Donald says.

 

[Mr Holmes]

You should know by now that we can’t trust anything Donald says.

Unironically, yes.

 

[Rob Battisti]

That's a very silly take then. Of course I doubt you'll be consistent in this, you'll use this logic to hand waive away his obviously bad policies like tariffs while touting the ones you perceive as good as being representative of his admin.

Hold me to it. I doubt campaign promises — shocker!

 

[Helden]

mUH TrUMp DoESN't UNDeerstand eCONomICS!!11!! - shertard karate forum poster

The shertard karate forum poster is correct in this instance.

Trump is an idiot. He makes GW Bush look like a stable genius.

 

[CantCucktheTuck]

The shertard karate forum poster is correct in this instance.

Trump is an idiot. He makes GW Bush look like a stable genius.

keep losing and never learn. Leaves more for the rest of us.

 

[koquerelle]

Its especially weird when tariffs were such a large part of his campaign's messaging, he even brought them up when asked what he'd do about childcare.

Even if he did that it would still be a disastrous policy but no surprise you're here running defense on Trump's behalf.

The hacks justifying this policy are pathetic. You know they'll justify anything. I was going to say short of murder, but they'd probably justify that too.

Then they wonder why I vote for the democratic party.

 

[CantCucktheTuck]