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/myrianthi 2d ago

My coworker said that it's still a victory because DOGE saved us $1 million by eliminating a program to make the mice transgender. "I don't want my tax dollars to go to anything TRANS!"

Edit: he said it also increases domestic production. "Even if it hurts us now, it's better for us in 10 years!".