Economy Trump's April 2nd Tariffs

[Rob Battisti]

No actually you went out of your way to insult me is what happened. That RP might've been wrong about some obscure point is irrelevant to the fact that you're coping hard in here, grasping for some angle to find a W only find L after L.

I did. Because, if anything, calling out those supporting ignorance based on political leanings needs to happen.

 

[idrankyourbeer]

He's still fucking with Canada (as of the most recent reporting).

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/livestory/trump-pauses-tariffs-for-most-of-the-world-but-shifts-new-10-tariff-onto-canada-and-mexico-9.6717027

Trump pauses most global tariffs, but changes nothing for Canada and Mexico​

The White House initially said the flip-flop would leave Canada with another 10 per cent baseline tariff, but later reversed course.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/livestory/trump-pauses-most-global-tariffs-but-changes-nothing-for-canada-and-mexico-9.6717027

 

[Islam Imamate]

I did. Because, if anything, calling out those supporting ignorance based on political leanings needs to happen.

If that happened you'd get run out of the WR so be careful what you wish for.

 

['Rocky']

Same to you.
Still waiting for a reply to the post about Canada

I read your post, I don't want you to think you typed all that out for nothing. And what you said, could very well be right, and I have my own rebuttal but I just don't have as much of a willingness to engage in political discussion as most others.

 

[MrShady]

I read your post, I don't want you to think you typed all that out for nothing. And what you said, could very well be right, and I have my own rebuttal but I just don't have as much of a willingness to engage in political discussion as most others.

Fair enough. Appreciate the honesty!

 

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

He's still fucking with Canada (as of the most recent reporting).

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/livestory/trump-pauses-tariffs-for-most-of-the-world-but-shifts-new-10-tariff-onto-canada-and-mexico-9.6717027

And fumbled...not even a day

 

[Fedor>Cain]

Trump just hit China with 125% tariffs and dropped them on all nations that are not retaliating.

The markets are soaring.

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How I picture whippy's every day life:

 

[Rob Battisti]

Trump pauses most global tariffs, but changes nothing for Canada and Mexico​

The White House initially said the flip-flop would leave Canada with another 10 per cent baseline tariff, but later reversed course.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/livestory/trump-pauses-most-global-tariffs-but-changes-nothing-for-canada-and-mexico-9.6717027

Shouldn’t be booing our anthem, buddy!

 

[PEB]

Off topic while looking for Mr Bill I realized how much President Trump resembles Mr Bill so I had AI have at it .

 

[MeatheadMike]

The stock market really makes me think everything is just fake. Like how is Tesla up 25 percent today when the company’s reputation is gone and the trade war between USA and China is exploding. In fact a lot of stuff is skyrocketing today while China announced 80 percent on USA and we increased tariffs to 125. I just don’t get it

Eh Tesla is still down 28% on the year... which means it would need to increase 56% from it's current price just to get back to where it was in January. Sometimes that last part isn't so obvious when thinking about percentages.

 

[BEAST]

Shouldn’t be booing our anthem, buddy!

Not sure if satire.

 

[Jar of Flies]

How many Trumpers does it take to change a lightbulb? None, Trump just says it’s fixed and they all applaud in the dark.

 

[Rob Battisti]

Not sure if satire.

It is

 

[BEAST]

It is

You never know here, Rob.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Like I said he would the second this tariff shit started. What a no talent ass clown some of you cans bend the knee to, lol.

 

[Rob Battisti]

You never know here, Rob.

I mean, I’ve been called a trump supporter so I get it.

Meanwhile, his actions over the last week have been beyond reckless and absolutely absurd in their face. Because I dislike leftists, apparently I’m MAGA.

 

[Rob Battisti]

Like I said he would the second this tariff shit started. What a no talent ass clown some of you cans bend the knee to, lol.

LMAO imagine living in the ignorance of his mind.

 

[BEAST]

I mean, I’ve been called a trump supporter so I get it.

Meanwhile, his actions over the last week have been beyond reckless and absolutely absurd in their face. Because I dislike leftists, apparently I’m MAGA.

It's ok, I dislike stuff from the left and right, but I also like policies from the left and right.
But I can't support anything this doofus is doing. It doesn't take much to see how stupid he is and a failed businessman shouldn't be a president because he has an enormous cult of personality.

 

[PEB]

Like I said he would the second this tariff shit started. What a no talent ass clown some of you cans bend the knee to, lol.

The two largest where before the market crashed. Notice Oct dates ahead of the 2009 crash. Read the text varying between hope and fear before trillion dollar bailouts.

 

[Why did you]

Hypothetical Scenario: Making Money from Tariff News
If someone knew in advance that:

Tariffs would be imposed on April 2, causing markets to fall, and

A 90-day pause (except China) would be announced on April 9, causing markets to rebound...

Then here’s how they could hypothetically profit:

Option 1: Short Selling Before Tariffs
Before April 2, they short-sell stocks or index funds (like the S&P 500).

Market drops after tariffs → they buy back cheaper → profit from the fall.

Option 2: Buy After Market Crash
Once the market drops due to tariffs, they buy in while prices are low.

When the 90-day pause is announced and the market rebounds, they sell at a higher price → profit.

Key Assumption:
This strategy requires foresight — or inside information — which, if obtained unlawfully, would be considered insider trading and is illegal.

Real World Example:
This is similar to what happens around:

Federal Reserve interest rate decisions

Earnings announcements

Geopolitical events

Traders and hedge funds try to anticipate these moves using data, trends, or — in some cases — even leaks (which can be illegal if not public).

Ethical & Legal Note:
If someone had non-public knowledge about Trump's exact tariff timeline, and traded on it, they could face SEC investigation for insider trading.