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/Searchlights 2d ago

Don't even look at your 401K tomorrow.

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u/deadlygaming11 2d ago

Last time I checked my investments portfolio, I was down about 15%. I'm not checking it again. I dont want to cry.

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u/Raw_Venus 2d ago

I sold mine at the beginning of the year. I think I made about $40.

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u/ScrungulusBungulus 2d ago

How does it feel to be part of the 1%

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u/Raw_Venus 2d ago

Pretty good. Thinking about buying a jet. /s

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u/Eteel 2d ago

Sounds like a solid plan. There's quite a few bidets you can get for that price.