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In reply to the discussion: moron surrenders to china in trade war [View all]Self Esteem
(2,248 posts)42. People keep saying this but when will it be felt?
I've heard for weeks now that the damage is going to be catastrophic but while I understand that it isn't going to be instant, eventually it has to be felt - so when?
I think people could be falling into the same trap we saw during most of Biden's presidency where everyone keeps predicting a recession that doesn't materialize.
Here's an article from over a month ago saying that consumers should start seeing an increase in a month or two.
https://www.wyff4.com/article/tariff-impact-timeline/64388339
I don't think there's been much change - just constant predictions of change.
The problem with painting a catastrophic picture is that if it that doesn't materialize, people just call you an alarmist and start tuning you out.
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Nope.. They sold their stock on the day he announced the tariffs. They bought it back this weekend.
LiberalArkie
May 2025
#30
I think he's so stupid he really believed manufacturing would come running back
Maru Kitteh
May 2025
#22
No. Post #2: "Pump and dump stock market for insiders..." He knows exactly what he's doing.
Auggie
May 2025
#23
I am talking about the damage to the American brand as a stable, trustworthy economic power.
Irish_Dem
May 2025
#43
How many millions were tucked away in his personal bank account to make these deals
oldmanlynn
May 2025
#11
I believe the U.S. dropped tariffs to 30%, and China dropped tariffs to 10%--both for 90 days only.
Ol Janx Spirit
May 2025
#12
Yes, this is absolutely true and an excellent point. Before the drop this weekend I've seen
Ol Janx Spirit
May 2025
#39
Ask a Republican: How will this encourage companies to build factories in the US?
DetlefK
May 2025
#13
Typical. He creates chaos and problems, reverses himself, then takes credit for solving the problem.
surfered
May 2025
#14
He just isn't that bright. When his car had a flat tire, he thought an oil change would fix the problem.
chouchou
May 2025
#20
In his mind or in reality? I'm sure he will say he has a line of people he wont name
Ol Janx Spirit
May 2025
#40
Trump's creating "solutions" to problems he created, and the "solutions" are still worse than the previous status quo.
Efilroft Sul
May 2025
#33
It did, as expected, BECAUSE it was expected -- a self-fullfilling expectation
William Seger
May 2025
#35
He's looks weak to the whole world, and he looks pathetic for doing a strongman act when he caves under any pressure.
Doodley
May 2025
#36
"Instead of beating the crap out of you, I point an angry finger." What a loser.
usonian
May 2025
#37