Paul: They started out at 145% got down to 80% now 30%. It is 30% more than we have on currently. It will be a 30% rise in goods coming from China, and somebody will pay that, it will be the consumer.
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That was an Idiotic response! Who says the Americans public would be happy to pay more. People elected GOP to reduce prices not increase them and take away their health insurance!
Well of course it will be US that pays for it! Businesses ALWAYS pass on their EXPENSES to the Consumer! ALL Businesses GOAL is to MAKE MORE money, NOT LESS! Hell they tack on added costs to US even when they DON'T incur added expenses! I.e. apartment places charging to APPLY to live there!🤬
I a Toy Importer on NPR explained how this will be a Shared cost....He eats a little, Retailer eats a Bit and Consumer pays a Little more....
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Lipstick on a Pig...?
Maybe USA manufacturing?... With Illegal labor or H1 paid poverty wage?
Who is “they”…Is DJT using pronouns? Trump himself first said it was 145, the he lowered it for no reason to 80 and then he lowered it again to 30. All for zero consideration from the other side.
30% trump tax on goods. This is the only message we need out there. I'd guess most Americans don't even understand that number so...
Your $300 TV will now be $390. Your $100 shoes will now be $130. Your $50 set of sheets will now be $65. Your $10 doll will now be $13. All together $138 trump tax.
It actually will be worse buying a TV made in this country. Many of the parts come from China. Level a 30% tariff on each one of those parts. It's probably going to be cheaper to buy a television made in China.
Side note, I manage programmers, etc. Several years ago at an old job my boss (the owner) swung by and suggested I look into contracting coders from Philippines, basically outsource work. For FT work they charged $400. A MONTH. I refused, told him security concerns, etc. Hired locally instead
Well, anything made in this country is going to have a huge markup to cover US wages. There’s a REASON billionaire business owners moved their manufacturing overseas (and it’s not trans people or immigrants). They figured out they can pay 10 cents (or less) for every $1 on wages.
All this CHAOS is to create the impression everything is good, so his Tax cuts for the rich are being paid for. that is never going to happen. Some republicans know it's not going to work. And the midterms are just around the corner.
If you control the stockmarket, it´s like having the name of the winning horse.. It´s not about the people or the country, it´s just about money, for him and his goons. All the horror that is going on, is just to "cover up" the actual plan. In my humble opinion.
The Orange Child's spin doctors hard at it again. So an order placed on a Chinese supplier today will take 90 days to get here and clear customs, about the same time as the 90 day amnesty will reset to 145%.
If I'm a small/mid size business this is a long long way from being helpful Dipshit. #HeLies
I think that why it was so funny. It caught me off guard and. From the sound of a sip of coffee (?) spraying, I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one. Often the old stuff is still perfect and that was.
Donnie fancies himself a good businessman when the truth is he’s been an absolute disaster in that role for years. There is no deal. He got ran over by the Chinese, the same Chinese that are now in league with the Russians.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social @housegop.bsky.social trump did nothibg! Dec 2024, U.S. imposed tariffs on certain tungsten products, solar wafers, and polysilicon from China, increasing the rates for solar wafers and polysilicon to 50%; rates for certain tungsten products to 25%.
If we continue the theme that Proj2025 is a reboot of talk radio madness from the '60s onward, then it could be transitional to a national sales tax in lieu of an income tax.
There has been a bipartisan recklessness in Americas fiscal policies FOR DECADES. With republicans cutting taxes and Dems spending. Both without restraint. But Tax cuts are the most responsible for the vast majority of the increase in the debt to GDP RATIO for past 25y.
So the economic storm was threatening before Trump But with these policies .. will be sooner. They need to be drastically reversed , if not , 50% chance is spiraling inflation/ financial crises by the next 4 yrs. And counties will wean away from the dollar . It’s slow but moving.
We jeapardizing the dollar’s pivotal role in the global economy. For we as Americans benefit in having the privilege of having the world’s reserve currency. It allows us to borrow more cheaply and the discounts that we get on our loans because of the dollar is .5 -1%. Debt int. Is now 952bil yr.
Trump taxed the middle and lower class and now is going to let Republicans in committees go after Medicare. Their is no math that gets them to 800 million in cuts without destroying it. They are definately working on it too. AOC explained it in a vid yesterday.
forget it, you can't convince people of the reality that the GOP and dems have been perpetrating a good cop, bad cop routine on the public. The dems give the illusion of opposition that fails, in fact they occupy the spot of REAL opposition that would win. They both betray the public
You are correct, the first term, 25% on all aluminum & steel products. Why Biden never reversed it is beyond me but then again it just would have been added back on in this term.
Also, there was talk of a $1.5 million charge for all Chinese built or owned vessels port arrivals/rotations in the US
We also had quotas on Chinese products (i.e. wearing apparel-cotton) where only a certain amount$ was allowed in a specific time frame in order to keep the market competitive for US products. Good times.
And why I believe all their tech ninjas used AI to rewrite the harmonized tariff schedule. There is no way that book and its regs were rewritten so quickly. How else would an island inhabited by only penguins would receive tariff increases.
So before this nonsense we were at 0% with China? Went to 145% and now 30% is considered a win? That’s still going to put some small businesses out of business.
If we refuse to buy then tax/tariffs won’t be paid. It’s been way easier than we imagined to recycle, repair, reuse. ♻️ we are simply boycotting goods from china. And btw we are simply not interested in funding tax cuts for the ultra wealthy.
I’m in healthcare. Every plastic cover, hose, applicator, glove, mask, disposable invisible thing, is made in Asia, usually China. There are no choices to buy USA, or even North American. Even the trade blip we just had will be raising healthcare costs.
Sounds good, but as mentioned elsewhere it’s not just the direct to consumer items. Most big retailers import 30+% off their products from China. Walmart up to 60+%. That likely means even bigger markups to cover the tariff costs, possibly even on non tariff goods. Not to mention trades use items
Calling Navarro Greer and Bissett negotiators is like calling a flat tire a performance vehicle—under this crew, China didn’t negotiate, they just waited for the U.S. to kneecap itself. It’s not a trade policy, it’s a GOP capitulation wrapped in a flag and sealed with a smirk. Tired of Winning yet?
The Chinese have already switched their business to other countries, so of course they can generously cut the tariff that they charge. Small businesses are still getting screwed while Trump and his cronies take all the profits.
And Felon47 stand at a mix proclaiming we've made billions from China. SMDH
This is why avg voters get conned. Prices (except for major purchase like appliances) individually are higher, but small ($0.50-$1.50). Seems manageable. Then, at checkout the total shocks them.
None or this was even necessary and when he finally does cut a deal it is favoring China. Their government is probably laughing their asses off. How does maga eat this shit and think they accomplished anything?
How is it people don't understand this? I'm no mathematical savant or psychologist, but understanding percentages and basic human greed is not that hard.
MAGA has been led to believe the other country will be paying these tariffs. And they hear the US is going to be “filthy rich”. The US will bring in billions more from exports, but that’s going to be used for a tax break for the rich, while we’ll be paying the import tariffs ourselves
Children learn best by the examples of their parents
, by what they do more than by what they say. Jesus set the best example although he never had children
I won't be paying it. I've been hoarding food and survival supplies since 11/6 and the only thing i'm purchasing now goes in my mouth otherwise I'm not spending money on it. I've got more than enough junk in my house to last me forever😳🤣
LOL! My sister called two months ago and said she was cancelling Christmas. That's okay as I learned a lot from Covid. My bedroom looks like a NY Bodega. 🤪
Trump "Brokered trade and peace deals"...poppycock. Trump jerked the market around with ridiculous and downright stupid tariffs, made bazillions for himself and friends in market dealing, and is walking back in stages to maximize his own and his allies' profits.
Tariffs are a tax the consumer pays. True in the 1930s, true today. Consumers pay that tax as higher prices on items tariffed, including as buried costs when the tariffed item is used in local production.
Now GOP voters will all claim it is “patriotic” to pay a “little” higher price.
Those same people are the ones who 6.5 months ago claimed that the sleepy guy’s/black lady’s economy was too unbearable so they couldn’t vote for Dems.
Kentuckians are finally waking up. None of the reTHUG “reps” showed up at their scheduled town halls and voters are pissed. Andy Beshear has been the Democrat we need. He has shown them what honest caring leadership looks and feels like. 🩷 IF, we have midterms Ky be go purple! 🤞
People are acting like it was a good deal. When he was talking about a 25% tariff, people were freaking out. The stock market was dropping. Now it's only 30% and wall St seems happy today.
So in stating that, in Karoline Leavitt’s words, Rand Paul is being "hostile and political act." Furthermore he must be “partnering with 'a Chinese propaganda arm'”
That can be the only explanation.
the US Supreme Court can reverse its own rulings, a process known as overruling a precedent. This occurs when the Court decides that a previous decision was incorrect or should no longer stand, typically after careful consideration of legal arguments and societal changes. Reverse total immunity.
And the Chinese, among others paying a subscription fee, will get the opportunity to listen in to all conversations held on the flying SIgnal chat room - AKA Air Force Quatar
They must export them first. China doesn't have any incentive to do that. They will do just fine without the US. He's burned that bridge, and it's never coming back.
This is what I've been saying. Trump literally raised tax to American consumers. Last week, he was exclaims about the tariff, "Money is pouring in!" Yup,all the raised tariff tax money paid by American consumers are going into his/their pockets.
Great article. It honestly just made me think that this tracks considering the GOP position on redistribution of wealth the past 50+ years. Essentially tax cuts and deficit spending were regressive ways of putting most of the burden on th w/c. Since that ran out of steam its tariffs to the rescue.
Spin spin spin...30% on what... last I heard ships were not heading this way. I think China knows this and doesnt give a shit what Dumpy does to rile up his cult.
He's still a fucking shill...I just watch him on @stephruhle.bsky.social "the11thHour" and he argues that the world has enriched itself over the last 70 years, as they moved into the "middle class", but he does not address the great chasm between the average dweller & the RICH (which he's part of)
I'm no great fan of Rand Paul (though I once voted for his father for Pres.), but I agree with him about these stupid tariffs.
Due to my utter disgust with Brian Fitzpatrick, my current Rep, I'm considering running in PA-01 in 2026 as a Democrat. What do you think? https://sites.google.com/view/rob-strickler/home
Apparently Ron Paul is INCAPABLE of referring to the AMERICAN PEOPLE as ANYTHING BUT 'CONSUMER UNITS' in regard to who exactly will be paying for 30+% increases on goods and services in the US.
Is that how YOU see yourself? As a mere consumer unit?
Trump has two negotiating strategies: 1) do what I want or I'll make you suffer because I can; & 2) cave like a soufflé when your neighbor plays the drums.
Jesse Watters can eat a bag of 🍆s.
But I do love when someone gives him info that makes him mad. He looks like he’s holding his breath about to pitch a fit.
The entire thing has been about market manipulation so his billionaire buddies can buy stocks dirt cheap. Then he makes a tweet to bring it back up after slipping his pals insider information. That’s all this is. Yep, pretty fucked up.
These spineless trump humpers. It's their fault we're in this mess. Paul is as bad as Collins saying trump learned his lesson and allowing us to be where we are now. 🤬
Yeah, ditto. But: He’s been a wee bitty surprise, more beholden to his constituents whom are very dependent on Government services, t’would seem. Heard he even is raising some cane about cuts to Medicaid, Medicare/SSI… like to see more of the “GoPatriarchy” wake the fvck up.
Trump doesn't hear what we the ppl are saying. Now that includes MAGA too. It's almost free sailing into dictatorship at this point. Look at what he has in place already. Gestapo, no opposing judges, willfully blind cult members, and a military that has a makeup room in it's midst.
Project 2025.
It's like every episode of Pawn Stars. The guy goes in thinking he is going to get thousands but walks out with a few hundred and calls it a good deal.
Brilliant businessman moves by the Mango Magnate!
He crashes the stockmarket, increases inflation & unemployment - then China gets what it demanded at the start! Genius Donald!
Some markets are putting extra basket charges on Food Stamp recipients in addition to Tarrifs and delivery charges. The elderly and or poor Veterans, hobbling their meager resources, will not be able to afford food at all.
But they are the problem not the obscenely wealthy stealing our $ & future?
I noticed. I begrudgingly rely on Walmart for groceries every month.This month,they charged an additional 20 dollars "tax" for my usual items. I already can't afford food. They dont deliver most items, then refuse to refund me for said items. If I wasn't disabled I would never shop with them again.
You do what you need to do to survive , without apologies, you didn't create the inequality of wages or wealth distribution. Walmart has always been assholes. I use their pharmacy only because they ,so far, have my medications monthly that can be hard to find.
President Poopy Pants loses again. Some negotiator Trump is, (not) China got what they wanted (Biden Level Tarriffs) and the United States got nothing. No wonder he lost 6 casinos.
Correction. He didn’t lose 6 Casinos, he fully bankrupted them. Pulled every penny from them the minute that made a profit. He has no clue as to how to run a doghouse let alone the country.
Thank you for the clarification. Also, he was found guilty 34 times on fraudulent business practices, The Trump Organization is no longer allowed to operate in NY and Eric Trump stole money from a Cancer Foundation sponsored by Trump.
The MAGA say "Thank God for Trump being able to bring it down from 145% to 30%. Curses on the Democrats for getting us into this situation in the first place!"
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Increase by 30%, which American people will ultimately pay
(Kinda like last time)
https://www.firerescue1.com/arson-investigation/articles/understanding-the-firefighter-arsonist-j06dtElH3OMZMwBS/
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Lipstick on a Pig...?
Maybe USA manufacturing?... With Illegal labor or H1 paid poverty wage?
At Easter I overheard my sister asking if they have seen tariff increases on their TEMU orders yet.
Your $300 TV will now be $390. Your $100 shoes will now be $130. Your $50 set of sheets will now be $65. Your $10 doll will now be $13. All together $138 trump tax.
Bonds a 4.4% today. Guessing China will wait.
SMH.
If I'm a small/mid size business this is a long long way from being helpful Dipshit. #HeLies
China met him where he was, cut him off at the knees, and he folded! China wins the trade war! We still lose at 30%.
So much winning! Get that hussling bully something to kneel on! 🤭🤭
If we continue the theme that Proj2025 is a reboot of talk radio madness from the '60s onward, then it could be transitional to a national sales tax in lieu of an income tax.
These companies will raise prices even more with the tariffs as cover for yet more price gouging.
They'll also raise prices even higher in anticipation of the crazy and unpredictable nature of TrumpCo's "economic policy" just to cover their asses.
Guess what's gonna happen...
He’s a big part of why we are where we are.
MAGA gonna turn on him so fast. I love that for him.
Also, there was talk of a $1.5 million charge for all Chinese built or owned vessels port arrivals/rotations in the US
We have always had tariffs and tariffs on some Chinese goods.
Homes will cost more. Cars will cost more. Repairing your car will cost more. Etc.
2 Dolls does not have the legal authority to impose nationwide tariffs
#HeilTrumpler
When there was verifiable evidence that Lance Armstrong cheated, his awards & honor were stripped away
The US president is more powerful than a cyclist, no? 🤔
Americans will pay 30% increase for Chinese goods.
The art of this deal = Americans get screwed?
This is why avg voters get conned. Prices (except for major purchase like appliances) individually are higher, but small ($0.50-$1.50). Seems manageable. Then, at checkout the total shocks them.
ggrrrr
Expect a dump next week as they sell off and bank millions on that one day rise in the markets. Still glad I'm on the sidelines in cash.
Next republican...................Time is up
, by what they do more than by what they say. Jesus set the best example although he never had children
He's agreeing with us.
We've BEEN saying what he is saying since the jump. He did nothing to stop it.
Those same people are the ones who 6.5 months ago claimed that the sleepy guy’s/black lady’s economy was too unbearable so they couldn’t vote for Dems.
It was never about the economy.
That can be the only explanation.
One of the only true things malignant narcissist DT has ever said was when it pegged Rand Paul as a grandstander (it takes one to know one…).
He’s as greedy & self-centered as any GOP gets, being an attention whore who knows how to spin...
Uggg Never thought I’d say that…🤢
We know
and
Fuck Off
All these nonsense deals with Britain and China serves to distract from the brute reality of the Trump and MAGA trade agenda Fiscal redistribution from poor to rich: That is the goal”:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/trump-trade-war-scam/682780/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawKPl95leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFnOTZGY2dTdDZTNXU5eEUxAR5EzHqLXR3CtRpb11EloBxYupskEQJhaGglBA-Ds5ifoVFXCIrRzwxVsutknQ_aem_lZoq4GiQ3AtaTOaFlO8NZA
Fixed that headline.
Due to my utter disgust with Brian Fitzpatrick, my current Rep, I'm considering running in PA-01 in 2026 as a Democrat. What do you think?
https://sites.google.com/view/rob-strickler/home
Is that how YOU see yourself? As a mere consumer unit?
But I do love when someone gives him info that makes him mad. He looks like he’s holding his breath about to pitch a fit.
Project 2025.
Russian Muppet Rand Paul!
Forget who's speaking, the message is correct.
Yup, and you are about to get a life lesson in the difference between Shit and Shinola. You'll see why it pays to know the difference.
He crashes the stockmarket, increases inflation & unemployment - then China gets what it demanded at the start! Genius Donald!
Markets would have freaked over a 30% trump import tax if this was the initial "deal"
Market people, I think, understand this trump game now and just pumping and dumping. You and I without the fancy investing tools are left in the dark.
Putin spent several years destroying Ukraine's economy while it took Putin only three months to destroy America's economy.
https://www.reuters.com/world/chinas-xi-set-begin-russia-visit-symbolic-show-support-putin-against-west-2025-05-06/
But they are the problem not the obscenely wealthy stealing our $ & future?
Merica.