$2,000 tariff check

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MAGA shouldn't cash those checks because of socialisms, govt handouts, etc... Of course they are salivating at the possibility and planning their next dinner out at Cracker Barrel.

I’m buying ammo. You should too. That’s 3k rounds of 9mm and 2k rifle rounds.

No thanks, I'm not scared of the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As I understand it, Trump's tariffs are all about bringing equity to international tariffs levied against the U.S. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I think the way they've been carried out has backfired on the U.S. Prices have gone up, inflation is up, the stock market is teetering, and the American people are angry and frustrated. They're broke.

Trump needs to understand his limits. He's too bellicose, and he's managed to offend and cause world leaders to lose face. They don't like that.

He needed to appoint someone who can charm the birds out of trees to lead this effort. This ideal individual needed to get the cooperation of world leaders in bringing equity to tariffs.

Is the $2,000 tariff check to all individuals still on the table? I doubt we qualify, but we'll see I guess.

You are wrong. Tariffs have nothing to do with reducing international tariffs. Trump framed it as it would increase domestic manufacturing. It has done the opposite. Now tariffs have become about punishing our allies and American consumers. There have been no formal deals made and other countries are working on trade agreements without the US. Most are in talks with China.

There is not enough money from tariffs to give $2,000 to everyone making $75,000 or less. If you make more vs $75,000 you will get nothing.

You are also wrong.

Trump may have *said* it was about increasing domestic manufacturing but what was and is really about is extortion and bribe leverage.

"Hey Apple, that's a nice business you got going with your made-in-China iPhones. Would be a shame if Chinese imports got tariffed to high hell, but maybe we can find a way to exempt them..."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one is getting any checks.

Time will tell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As I understand it, Trump's tariffs are all about bringing equity to international tariffs levied against the U.S. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I think the way they've been carried out has backfired on the U.S. Prices have gone up, inflation is up, the stock market is teetering, and the American people are angry and frustrated. They're broke.

Trump needs to understand his limits. He's too bellicose, and he's managed to offend and cause world leaders to lose face. They don't like that.

He needed to appoint someone who can charm the birds out of trees to lead this effort. This ideal individual needed to get the cooperation of world leaders in bringing equity to tariffs.

Is the $2,000 tariff check to all individuals still on the table? I doubt we qualify, but we'll see I guess.

You are wrong. Tariffs have nothing to do with reducing international tariffs. Trump framed it as it would increase domestic manufacturing. It has done the opposite. Now tariffs have become about punishing our allies and American consumers. There have been no formal deals made and other countries are working on trade agreements without the US. Most are in talks with China.

There is not enough money from tariffs to give $2,000 to everyone making $75,000 or less. If you make more vs $75,000 you will get nothing.

You are also wrong.

Trump may have *said* it was about increasing domestic manufacturing but what was and is really about is extortion and bribe leverage.

"Hey Apple, that's a nice business you got going with your made-in-China iPhones. Would be a shame if Chinese imports got tariffed to high hell, but maybe we can find a way to exempt them..."

This. It's a power and grift thing for him.

And I think he stupidly thinks it will help pay down the debt because he is oblivious to the destructive impacts on the economy.