When an idiot thinks his opinion is the most important one around and no one tells him to shut up, this happens. Tell every idiot to be quiet, it's impolite for them to talk.
This trade war will ruin America. Society-wise, America has been broken for a long time now. Add a broken economy to the mix and it will be disastrous. Why does Trump want to turn America into the next Russia? I don't get it.
trump and Capitalism are here to fuck Americans up. We will be working in fealty to his Kakistocracy - beholden to musk’s Mars circle ⭕️ jerk and trump’s Grift. Here we are being robbed blind by two psychopaths and their oligarch cadre 🇺🇸💙
Indeed everything will be more expensive. Everything. If a US mfgr sells something now for a lesser price than it’s now more expensive imported competitor, why wouldn’t they raise their price to just-below the import price?? Why wouldn’t they arbitrage the opportunity the price opportunity?
Ironically, the federal payroll is only 4.5% of total federal budget.
Why make it hard on our American citizens
when it doesn't even make a dent in the budget?
Yes they will, the only thing they have left is to claim he's a good businessman. If they give that up they have to admit that they were just dumb sheep led to slaughter.
The thing is a lot of these Trump lovers don't actually know anything about the economy at all and the only stocks they care about are con jobs being pulled on theme with crypto and memes. They've been conditioned to hold turds forever because only they know it's really gold.
Criminal Trump & the corrupt Republican controlled Congress are increasing 4 trillion in tariff taxes to give Elon Musk & his billionaire friends a 4 trillion in financial benefits.
Take away $ from middle/working-class to give to Elon Musk & his billionaire friends.
Imposing tariffs on the ENTIRE WORLD (except Russia) at one time really sets us up for failure. Doesn't the ENTIRE WORLD just basically get together and isolate us like was done to Russia. I would gather together and get everyone to put a huge tariff on US until this fake tough guy caves.
They probably won't know what's hit them. All those bargain appliances and other goods they're addicted to, and made in China, will cost about one third more!!
Winners in this fiasco: LAWYERS making bank on lawsuits against the government. LOSERS: The US taxpayer, the American people losing life-supporting services, this country’s reputation and possibly its very future.
Your country has imposed US entitlement on the whole world. He put 29% tariff on an Island of 2000 people, Norfolk Isl. The US arrogance has blown
up the world economy. And right now no one gives a toss about the country that voted for him. Get used to being loathed for creating him.
#CaptainFailboat Donny Trump’s half-wit #TariffsWar — from an #IMPOTUS45 who KILLED☠️“Supply Chains, 🇺🇸economy & 1 million+ #COVID☠️victims — is IMPOSING RECORD $6 TRILLION🤑💸TAX on 🇺🇸consumers‼️
Nevermind listening to 16 Nobel economists & CEOs, Trump is BENT re-creating a Hoover-GOP “Great Depression‼️”
It will come back. Yes, people lose value in the short term, but unless you use the stock market to live off it will come back. The hysteria is mind-blowing. Robert, you know that. Do better.
Or the amendment where he is sick and lost his faculties. . He is I intentionally hurting our government and putting tariffs on everyone. Except Russia!! If he’s not working for Russia then no one is!!!
A large number of those hard working Americans support Trump. They believe that he will return high paying non union manufacturing jobs to their blighted towns. Even if manufacturing returns they won't get paid like they did after WW2. And they won't have right to unionize or OSHA protection
I'm not so convinced of them being hard-working. They voted against equal employment opportunities for others. Maybe this will finally show them how to be. Without the safety net of privilege that is.
The tax breaks for the corporate crooks must accompany the tariffs or they will be devastated.
Stop the 🍊 Traitor tax scam 2.0 ‼️
Make them feel "short term pain" ✔️🤬‼️🤬‼️
Your people have elected an idiot. And a dangerous one at that. The signs were there beforehand, but apparently no one (not enough) people care... Such a sh"tshow
I dont get it. One person supposed ‘Pres’ or really more like dictator cunt should NOT BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING LIKE THIS. HOW THE FUCK IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE YET ALONE PLAUSIBLE?!?! WHY THE FUCK ISNT ANYONE STOPPING THIS? 1/2
And STOP IT W TELLING US PLEBES TO PROTEST. WE ARE PAYING CONGRESS TO DO THEIR JOBS & BE THE ‘PROTESTING’ OPPOSITION.. IDC ABT REPUGNINAZIS BEING MAJORITY. FUCKING GRAB THE 🍊BITCH BY ITS FUGLY HAIR AND STOP THIS SHIT. 2/2
I am minutes from retirement after 50 years of working many high-stress jobs. I don't have a ton of savings and I am very angry right now that the peaceful retirement I planned may not come true.
Does anyone notice the lines trump uses over and over?
"We will be richer than you've ever imagined."
"America will be wealthy again."
What no-one asks is: How? When?
trump never explains HOW?
Expert economists WORLD WIDE say it's plain ignorance on trumps part to tariff everyone.
Winning yet?
People are clutching their money. They are NOT going to spend on higher priced anything until it is an essential buy. So clothes, houses, cars, gadgets all on hold!
Well, the 1%ers are spending like crazy; though it's really not "spending" per se. It's actually cross-subsidization among the wealthy. They have all the money, so when they pass it amongst themselves for goods and services?
They're really just holding the cash within their Socialist Cabal.
✌️💙
Well it’s only temporary while Trump is in office then we revert back to the Democratic cleanup show. Like the cartoon on Carol Burnett where she’s sweeping the floor after the show.
That's their goal this is all in project25. To destroy America, force it into a recession, bring it to his kees, and rebuild it as a far right nationalis, evangelical country, where only the rich white men rule over us as kings and we're peasants.
These tariffs will cost Americans $6 trillion. Add to that the $6 trillion in value that the stock market has lost since January 20th. Yeah, so much winning. This is ALL Trump's fault. ALL of it.
That’s what happens when you build a whole culture based on the foundations of selfishness, greed and hate. Eventually, someone bigger, greedier and meaner comes and takes it all away from you. Fuck America.
Serious question - I know generally how tariffs work but how do they raise any revenue for the federal government? Can some explain it like I took Econ decades ago?
If you think what Trump did with tariffs hurts the US - DO SOMETHING this Saturday April 5 by joining a Hands Off rally near you. There are over 1000 locations in the US. Find one at https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/map/
That's their goal this is all in project25. To destroy America, force it into a recession, bring it to his kees, and rebuild it as a far right nationalis, evangelical country, where only the rich white men rule over us as kings and we're peasants.
He's already "liberated" hard-working Americans from democracy, empathy, human rights, their jobs, education, healthcare, the rule of law... I guess money was the next logical step.
Likely the entire purpose of this whole tariff & federal government deconstruction kubuki dance of the MAGA Messiah, MAD King Donald I & his chief techno-nazi Musk.
We won't forget...Corporate news is dying and the people are getting smarter. They will steal our money for now, but this is a battle. People are dying for billionaires. Let them keep underestimating our intelligence... hopefully 4 years from now we will make them pay to rebuild our govt much better
The bar couldn't be any lower for congressional Republicans to impeach him but whatever....I guess they rather let the economy tank before they do what's right.
Republicans are going to feel the heat. Donald telling them to fall in line. Constituents, businesses needing imports, businesses losing export revenue. Retired people watching investments decline. Pissed off people coming at them left and right. Spineless bastards deserve what’s coming
Trump’s goal seems to be to weaken America as Putin plans attacks!
Putin has just called up 160,000 active soldiers!
And Germany seems to know what Putin and Trump are planning!
There is far more to this than tariffs.
Once again excuses made for the wealthy. Last time I checked it was US corporations shipping US jobs overseas because there they could get cheap labor without regulation, build a cheaper product, sell it for way more than they paid and pocket huge profits. Federal Minimum Wage is still $7.25 an hour
Another Orange Man speech riddled with lies. Well for all those who missed Joe the Plumber we now have Joe the Autoworker complete with work safety vest and Trump visor. And a bonus MAGA hat thrown to some MAGA clown that was their to cheer their Village Idiot on. Don't know whether to laugh or cry.
You trusted this man to liberate your country ? He has taxed working & lower class America in so many twisted tariff ways- each fund he sets up makes billions for our gov- we don’t know what he will do with the $. Will he keep/ give to his cronies? Can you imagine our new taxes lining his pockets?
The point of the game that Trump is playing is to devalue everything so Trump and broligarchs can come and acquire everything for pennies on the dollar!
Stop the steal. Trump is taking our money and trying to hurt us every way possible. Had enough yet Gop? Don’t you have families? People that hate Americans should never be allowed in government. c
That's their goal this is all in project25. To destroy America, force it into a recession, bring it to his kees, and rebuild it as a far right nationalis, evangelical country, where only the rich white men rule over us as kings and we're peasants.
Remember when they were complaining about Biden running up the deficit (it was actually Trump’s PREVIOUS tax cuts for the rich)? They’re such deplorable hypocrites.
These tariffs are trying to force you to buy from america's oligarchs, so try your best to deny them your money. Borrow, buy used, or forgo purchases if you can. Don't give them what they want.
It’s A 🐦⬛Scam For 🐦⬛The Corporate 🐦⬛Vultures Are Just🐦⬛ Waiting 🐦⬛In The 🐦⬛Shadows To Pick The 🐦⬛Bones 🦴 Clean Of Struggling 🐦⬛Business 🐦⬛Owners And 🐦⬛Everyday 🐦⬛People…🐦⬛
Not if we stop spending our hard-earned $$ on anything but essentials. Stop buying crap you don’t need and that won’t make you happy. Spend on experiences that promise enlightenment and fulfillment. Visit your library. Touch grass. Keep your money!
That's their goal. They want to destroy t our economy. They want to bring America to its knees. They want to force us into a recession. This is all deliberate..it's more than Trump's shooting off at the mouth. This is not only project25 but the tech billionaires merging. https://theplotagainstamerica.com/
Tariffs are a valid income source most nations rely upon that a "break everything" (literally hammer insignias everywhere, T-rump, Tesla etc) Russian oligarch hit crew intentionally don't want to function anyway, because it's war. That is modern warfare, not quite just force.
And it is going straight into the pockets of America's Corporate Oligarchs. Just another move in Rich White America's long game to destroy the working class.
What they'll do after that?
I've not the foggiest idea...
The problem is 28 million is like a 10 dollar bill to a guy who has 100’s of billions. I don’t think people can really rationalize in the size of money once it’s in the 100’s of billions. It’s just so enormous that it’s hard to wrap your head around it. 1 million $ checks are like 5 bucks.
I’m so sorry, this should’nt be happening. I hope he can find a replacement soon and you’ll be okay 😞. Yes, every day (practically every hour!) it’s worse. Mump and company act like they know things we don’t but they truly don’t know any of us. We have the might of right; they’re so wrong!
Rump waited until after the .market closed to crow about his stupid trade war - and forgot there is such a thing as after-hours trading. Tech sector in particular is spiraling the drain hard right now. 🍊 dip-💩
I think everyone should pick the price of one item at a store or online for liberation day, and provide weekly updates on its price on their social media -- can anyone make this a trend?
Trump has officially destroyed American hegemony. It’s over… shattered beyond repair.
He has crushed, obliterated, and annihilated U.S. relations with the world, especially the EU, UK, Canada, and Mexico. The global order as we knew it is gone.
That's their goal this is all in project25. To destroy America, force it into a recession, bring it to his kees, and rebuild it as a far right nationalis, evangelical country, where only the rich white men rule over us as kings and we're peasants.
Many of us want to escape, many of us want to rebel and fight to steal back Democracy, and bring our science, our vaccines and our immigrants back to America....!
It will happen. American citizens are not going to buckle down and take it, we gotta stand up & push back and fight for our rights, for our freedom, for our democracy and for our countries. Our constitution is very clear. It doesn't recognize dictators or kings.
Would have been nice if they ones who could have stopped this would have done it.
But what a pathetic example of humanity Americans are. Stupid beyond the rest of the world's amazed disbelief.
Other countries are about to HATE us.
While Musk is destroying all of our government agencies which most of us need, the tariff policies will land us in a worldwide recession. Ask yourself, who benefits the most from this? The answer is Putin, trump’s boss.
The tariffs by themselves are REAL bad. The counter-tariffs and sanctions from the 25-40% crowd who literally have nothing to lose will be worse. Then it becomes a dogpile as every other nation piles on further retaliations. The US may very well be done as a superpower before his term is up.
Before 1913, federal government revenues came mainly from taxes on goods—tariffs on imported products and excise taxes on items like whiskey. The burden of these taxes fell heavily on working Americans, who spent a much higher percentage of their income on goods than rich people did.
Now you see why so much of the working class voted Republican. The lie tariffs would bring back the factory jobs. This is why union reps are sitting in the front row.
I don't understand 75% of your post, but it has great verve! I think Trump taking Panama has something to do with tax haven records access and exploitation.
Ok, he says tariffs will bring manufecturing back to US. He should start by moving all his business from China including Musk who is building giga factory in China.
Apple and Google are not stashing their money in Panama. Its in ireland!!
corporate America has been closing factories for years, sending good paying jobs over seas and workers lost jobs. American workers paid the price, corporate America and the politicians all benefited the most.
Now, we are going to pay the price again, our 401k are tanking, prices are rising. Bs!
My husband and I are age 70 & 66. We are fortunate to have a 401K & of course, at retirement, we put it in a safe category. Still, these tariffs will harm our retirement income with no time to make it back. Someone needs to test the felon for cognitive decline.
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"... to turn America into the next Russia"
rapid destruction of the stock market and the economy.
and now they also find themselves out of a job.
they voted for this.
Why make it hard on our American citizens
when it doesn't even make a dent in the budget?
The end result, if Demoncrats stop blockng progress, will be freeing American workers with:
- No tax on tips
- No tax on overtime
- No tax on SS benefits
- No income tax on those earning < $150k/ yr
That's liberation.
Excuse us but the rest of the world would like to enter the chat!
Typical American. Completely self-absorbed.
Take away $ from middle/working-class to give to Elon Musk & his billionaire friends.
One hatred for every year he lied to us. Hiding his true agenda.
Your silence speaks volumes.
https://lokiexcelsiorsmith.substack.com/p/american-gulag-4-raging-bull-in-a?r=fd4u4
up the world economy. And right now no one gives a toss about the country that voted for him. Get used to being loathed for creating him.
Nevermind listening to 16 Nobel economists & CEOs, Trump is BENT re-creating a Hoover-GOP “Great Depression‼️”
They did their reconnaissance mission with him in 2016 (top secret and classified docs).
Wrote Project 2025, and here we are. This is a Global thing now.
When does Treason come into play?
Stop the 🍊 Traitor tax scam 2.0 ‼️
Make them feel "short term pain" ✔️🤬‼️🤬‼️
https://reason.com/2025/04/02/the-senate-just-passed-rand-pauls-bill-to-block-trumps-tariffs-on-canada/
"We will be richer than you've ever imagined."
"America will be wealthy again."
What no-one asks is: How? When?
trump never explains HOW?
Expert economists WORLD WIDE say it's plain ignorance on trumps part to tariff everyone.
Winning yet?
They're really just holding the cash within their Socialist Cabal.
✌️💙
https://theplotagainstamerica.com
That's on top of worrying if my Social Security check will arrive and my house value will crater.
I doubt it because I’ve discussed with a couple of them and the Kool Aid was just too strong.
https://theplotagainstamerica.com
https://bsky.app/profile/donjorizzy.bsky.social/post/3lloxuv4m322o
Why won't they protest?
https://www.ngrippel.com/ngr-politics.html
We're being robbed
ME IN CANADA
Putin has just called up 160,000 active soldiers!
And Germany seems to know what Putin and Trump are planning!
There is far more to this than tariffs.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-warns-russia-may-be-preparing-attack-on-nato/
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/04/02/europe/putin-russia-spring-conscription-ukraine-intl
But...I think there's a better way to go about it.
https://theplotagainstamerica.com
#TrumpTaxAct or shall we call it #TrumpStampAct?
Do-nothing Republicans are the party of taxes and legislating $5 trillion debt to give tax cuts to the oligarchy. #TaxAndDebtGOP
The 2 biggest reasons for national debt are Dubya & Trump.
Obama's economy was the longest economic expansion in US history.
In 4 years, Trump left office with almost 25% of national debt in our entire history (mostly pre-covid) & worst jobs record in modern times
https://www.boycottoligarchs.com
https://theplotagainstamerica.com/
If you use them to protect existing domestic manufacturers you risk those manufacturers becoming lazy and inefficient.
If there is insufficient local manufacture it will take years to build that up and in the meanwhile comsumers pay higher prices.
In segments where there is a lot of domestic competition this might be less of a factor.
If you google "lazy" in combination with "protectionism" you will find it is a commonly used term.
What they'll do after that?
I've not the foggiest idea...
He has committed treason and he needs arrested and jailed
It is Liberation Day!
A great day for me to send Americans
and other legal residents
to prison camps
in remote countries
without due process.
Thanks for that. ❤️
Best you or anyone else will do is point out the consequences.
He has crushed, obliterated, and annihilated U.S. relations with the world, especially the EU, UK, Canada, and Mexico. The global order as we knew it is gone.
https://theplotagainstamerica.com/
But what a pathetic example of humanity Americans are. Stupid beyond the rest of the world's amazed disbelief.
Other countries are about to HATE us.
Wait
What am I supposed to feel liberated from, because I was feeling just fine yesterday
It's subjugation day.
You better believe it..
Thanks Robert..
Let's also move all the #Apple and #Google money back to US from tax havens, no we have not forgotten #Microsoft and #Oracle !!
Apple and Google are not stashing their money in Panama. Its in ireland!!
How am I doing on %age so far?
Now, we are going to pay the price again, our 401k are tanking, prices are rising. Bs!