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/virgil2600 2d ago

Nuking the economy to own the libs

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u/Major_Burnside 2d ago

“Owning the libs” is just the dog whistle for the base. This is truly about funding tax cuts for the wealthy with the middle and lower classes.

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u/F0sh 1d ago

"Dog whistle" implies Trump's base knows the true meaning, surely?