Jason Furman: "I don’t see how the president can get rid of what is now a massive, massive amount of uncertainty...The only way to put that genie back in the bottle would be for Congress to pass a law that takes tariff-setting power back to itself." youtube.com/shorts/wmilO... - ThreadSky

billkristolbulwark.bsky.social • 15 days ago

Jason Furman: "I don’t see how the president can get rid of what is now a massive, massive amount of uncertainty...The only way to put that genie back in the bottle would be for Congress to pass a law that takes tariff-setting power back to itself."

https://youtube.com/shorts/wmilOliQ3ZA?si=hEcwsD53pijXZ6El

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breakingruse.bsky.social•15 days ago

He is the original, "Look, A Squirrel", president. I'm sure by next week he'll be back to invading Greenland, and annexing Canada. Buckle up.

professler.bsky.social•15 days ago

billkristolbulwark.bsky.social•15 days ago

whole conversation here:

https://conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation/jason-furman-trump-tariffs-prospects-us-economy/

rage1950.bsky.social•15 days ago

When the sane regain control, justice will be served. We have it all in writing. I have a new love for executive orders.

karenarg.bsky.social•15 days ago

That would take courage that they just don't have.

freshhotcoffee27.bsky.social•15 days ago

FYI-The House did the exact opposite yesterday

donalddrumpf2025.bsky.social•15 days ago

The world is doomed if the only solution is to look to Congess. They're pretty much just as incompetent as Drumpf

simulacrandrew.bsky.social•15 days ago

Congress will not do this, because Republicans desire a King.

wesselbadenhorst.bsky.social•15 days ago

"to pass a law"... All these but-ifs reveal America's Achilles heel - a paralysis caused by two weak political parties and little prospect of the rise of a new party (even though there is precedent with the rise of the Whigs as a result of the chaotic Jackson presidency).

Please tell me I am wrong.

direneeds.bsky.social•15 days ago

We can solve this problem and a lot of others by IMPEACHING TRUMP!

kristyk76.bsky.social•15 days ago

Again, a narcissist wants this, why aren't you discussing that?

idiotamerica.bsky.social•15 days ago

Dude, you still think Congress works for US? They’re engorging their portfolios as I write. This isn’t government. It’s a gang.

franktexas.bsky.social•15 days ago

I thought, if your country were still functioning, that Congress still had that power.

bbwave2024.bsky.social•15 days ago

And countries can’t make a deal with a guy that might ignore it a month later.

They’re all using their 90 days to seek other alternatives.

kohnan.bsky.social•15 days ago

Yes. What company is going to build a factory outside of the United States if the punishing tariffs can be reimplemented at a moments notice? What company is going to build a factory in the United States if they can produce items cheaper elsewhere? This is going to cause economic paralysis.

cdrjames.bsky.social•15 days ago

Or if he resigns and checks himself into the mental institution where he belongs

altrandall.bsky.social•15 days ago

And Congress won't, because half of why Trump did what he did when he did it is to neuter efforts by Congress to get rid of his import tax powers, which he shouldn't have in the first place because NONE of these were ever national emergencies.

By the way Bill - you helped get us into this mess.

auntiemamelives.bsky.social•15 days ago

That is absolutely the ONLY way. Take away his power to destroy markets

esscuk.bsky.social•15 days ago

The complete and utter damage this guy has caused in just 90 days is astounding. The complicity of Congress in this debacle is staggering. And the worst part is that there’s no relief in sight, despair looms.

nogutsnofreedom.bsky.social•15 days ago

Exactly and look at all the republican Congressfolk throwing constituents under the bus from rescinding the overdraft fee ceiling to deep cuts in safety nets. Pay attention to who you vote in! They are throwing you to the wolves! Capisce?

jkoteen.bsky.social•15 days ago

From your mouth to congress’s ears.

lamebanana.bsky.social•15 days ago

Well good luck with that!🍌

ohiomary.bsky.social•15 days ago

Which they might be afraid to do

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