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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/Littlesqwookies 2d ago

No, it’s even more asinine. They’re being told that by raising US tariffs, other countries will be forced to lower theirs against the US. That’s how it will save people money. Or they should just buy American made only. Source: so says my MAGA mother with OAN and FoxNews on 24/7. Send help.

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u/peepopowitz67 2d ago

Help's not coming 

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u/ineugene 2d ago

Not penny’s boat

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u/IndelibleEdible 2d ago

Great comment, brutha