Trump Ups the Ante on Tariffs

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday promised massive hikes in tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China starting on the first day of his administration. The move, Trump said, will be in retaliation for illegal immigration and "crime and drugs" coming across the border.

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"This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as... my dumbass Base figures out that they and the US sellers are paying for it!"

SO, forever.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-25 09:02 PM | Reply

500% tariffs on everything other than Trump products.

#2 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 09:29 PM | Reply

The move, Trump said, will be in retaliation for illegal immigration and "crime and drugs" coming across the border.

What?

Someone Trumpsplain this to me.

How does forcing Americans to pay more for goods effect illegal immigration?

#3 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 09:33 PM | Reply

Do American companies sell anything in Mexico Canada and china?

#4 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-11-25 09:45 PM | Reply

Guns.

#5 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 09:50 PM | Reply

Well apparently, we exported $28 Billion in vehicles to Canada in 2023 alone

Over $57B in machinery in 2023

Apparently over $422 Billion in 2022.

I am sure that Canada won't even consider a retaliatory tarriff.

I wonder how that will impact our economy?

#6 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-11-25 09:54 PM | Reply

$294 B to Mexico in 2022

I am sure that Mexico won't even consider a retaliatory tariff.

I wonder how that will impact our economy?

#7 | Posted by truthhurts at 2024-11-25 09:55 PM | Reply

Trumpers can't wait for their breadlines.

#8 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-25 09:56 PM | Reply

Wonder what Princess Sparkle Pony thinks of tariffs on her Chinese junk sales?

What's that you say, Exempt?

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-25 10:01 PM | Reply

What's that you say, Exempt?

Probably the same with oil.

#10 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-25 10:07 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Wait didn't the lewzer negotiate USMCA? Now he just want's to Tariff Mexico and Canada "because"?

#11 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-11-26 10:03 AM | Reply

And we went from 10% to 25%. Yeesh. He blames Mexico and Canada for their open borders when with the richest most powerful nation with a far greater population and HIM at the helm couldn't stop people from crossing... Priceless just freaking priceless and all the mouth breathers gobble it up.

I will again remind everyone that

#12 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-11-26 10:08 AM | Reply

dammit....

I will again remind everyone that Biden and Harris worked to LEGALLY, EFFECTIVELY and LONG TERM solve the border problem. All this accomplished despite Trump interference.

#13 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-11-26 10:09 AM | Reply

So, so far Trumps plans are to crush the government (our own, not some foreign one),
to install ridiculously high tariffs on our two nearest neighbors and staunchest allies,
to gut Medicare, Medicaid, and probably to go after Social Security. In other words, to
squash the few remnants of the Middle Class in order to give the Rich, yet another huge
tax break...

wtg non-millionaire MAGATS, here's your sign [IDIOT]...

#14 | Posted by earthmuse at 2024-11-26 12:42 PM | Reply

Great ... now my fentanyl is gonna cost 25% more.

#15 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-11-26 01:05 PM | Reply

Republics do not solve real modern issues- they can only pull old levers.

#16 | Posted by Brennnn at 2024-11-26 01:22 PM | Reply

The sequel to "The Art of the Deal" will be "How to Blow Up the Economy in Three Easy Steps" by Portly Pig.

#17 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2024-11-26 01:39 PM | Reply

"Republics do not solve real modern issues- they can only pull old levers."

Those levers being their old puds.

#18 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2024-11-26 01:40 PM | Reply

I am sure that Mexico won't even consider a retaliatory tariff.

The president of Mexico has already announced tariffs in response.

Republicans love to make enemies. Just like Jesus would have done.

#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-26 02:02 PM | Reply

Keep in mind that Pres-elect Trump is transactional, usually without any plan.

imo, he is setting things up for negotiations to begin when he takes office.

Who might benefit the most when the negotiations for a tariff deal begin with the countries involved? Well, who usually benefits from his negotiations?

#20 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-26 02:11 PM | Reply

@#17 ... The sequel to "The Art of the Deal" will be "How to Blow Up the Economy in Three Easy Steps" by Portly Pig. ...

How will the auto industry in the US be affected by the tariffs on Canada and mexico?

#21 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-26 02:11 PM | Reply