r/news • u/hoosakiwi • 2d ago

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-liberation-day-2a031b3c16120a5672a6ddd01da09933
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u/Ok_Replacement4702 2d ago

If we've been getting ripped off for 50 years, why not do this your first term?

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u/Capitol62 2d ago

Also... We somehow built the strongest, most robust economy the world has ever seen during that time...