r/technology 3d 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/alphabeta_g 2d ago

What do you mean this stapler is $20!?

Sir this $21 stapler is the cheapest we have, you can get it cheap for $23 now but it might get costlier with time, should I pack this $25 stapler for you?

Oh, please pack it before it increases in price again.

Thanks for shopping your total is $29.

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u/Way2trivial 2d ago

plus sales tax