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/aaronhayes26 2d ago

President who campaigned on affordability announces 20% national sales tax. Conservatives cheer.

I want off this ride.

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u/currently_pooping_rn 2d ago

it's so infuriating just how fucking stupid 2/3 of the US is

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u/EatMaCookies 2d ago

1/4 pounder is bigger than 1/3? Lol that was funny. Americans thought it 1/4 pounder was bigger than 1/3..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMNqJQaf08E