With tariffs, Trump is trading a strong economy for one run on loyalty and retribution. Tariffs scale his weaponization of government across the entire economy, with waivers for loyalists.
But history shows that an economy run on favors is ultimately a poor one. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/04/donald-trump-tariffs-corruption/
But history shows that an economy run on favors is ultimately a poor one. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/04/donald-trump-tariffs-corruption/
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Essentially saying those who pay protection money first will get spared.
The Orange One has no clue about world politics.
God help us all.🤦🏼🙏🏼
The ruling class will become rich beyond all belief. When he says he wants it to be the Golden Age, he means just like the Gilded Age, when the robber barons ruled and people were essentially indentured.