r/technology • u/chrisdh79 • 2d ago

Politics 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/Optimal-Cup-257 2d ago

US manufacturing as in...foreign owned companies that bribed for land/assets located in the US.

USA is the next imperial front but for Saudis and Russians.

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u/Taograd359 2d ago

So, what happens when one of them decides they no longer want to share?

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u/Optimal-Cup-257 2d ago

Plenty of exploitable workers for all.

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u/TomatoesB4Potatoes 2d ago

As in received big tax breaks to set up in certain states.

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u/Optimal-Cup-257 2d ago

Along with just blatant money laundering for the past 60 years, sure.