tariffs start this weekend

[VitaMan]

25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico


Let's see how this plays out for the effect on prices

[1blackman1]

It’ll lower prices because, according to the economic genius Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico will pay the tariffs into a US Treasury bank account.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Which will FULLY fund the upcoming tax cuts

[VitaMan]

Hopefully the discussion here will revolve more around foreign relations, and if Canada and Mexico will reciprocate with tariffs on US products and services.

[RX792P]

Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo

Which will FULLY fund the upcoming tax cuts

With money paid by the American people in the form of higher prices due to the tariffs.

Actually, it won't fund the tax cuts...

But, according to new Press Secretary, it's a hypothetical question...LOL

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by RX792P

With money paid by the American people in the form of higher prices due to the tariffs.

Actually, it won't fund the tax cuts...

But, according to new Press Secretary, it's a hypothetical question...LOL

and what about all these decades where American consumers paid more for over tariff-ed imported goods?


since the end of WWII the US has allowed the world to over tariff America. for several decades that was fine as we all know who emerged as the one economic superpower .. America.

these unfair tariffs were allowed for decades after the rest of the world had recovered economically from WWII.

how amusing the usual suspects in the PF think this is some new issue that Trump is making a big deal over after over 50 years of the US allowing this trade imbalance. now you act like if yer 70" TV costs 25% more while American exports are fairly taxed it's some end of the world issue.

nonsense

[HDGristle]

Well, Waco. Some of those tariffs by Mexico and Canada you're unhappy with were retaliatory after he slapped on additional tariffs right after getting the USMCA deal.

That didn't bring back large swaths of U.S. job but it did juice inflation and effectively increase our taxes.

But do go on.

Eggs are up. Coffee. Bacon. Now maple syrup, chorizo & tequila?

Wtf is your guy doing to my breakfast?

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by HDGristle

Well, Waco. Some of those tariffs by Mexico and Canada you're unhappy with were retaliatory after he slapped on additional tariffs right after getting the USMCA deal.

That didn't bring back large swaths of U.S. job but it did juice inflation and effectively increase our taxes.

But do go on.

Eggs are up. Coffee. Bacon. Now maple syrup, chorizo & tequila?

Wtf is your guy doing to my breakfast?

nothing and you know it. this issue has been ongoing for decades.

so your coffee and bacon costs 25% more. you'll be saving that much or more when the trade imbalance is addressed. follow the breadcrumbs. see the whole picture.

[HDGristle]

When is that? 2 weeks? Soon?

Better be before the midterms

Tick tock

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by HDGristle

When is that? 2 weeks? Soon?

Better be before the midterms

Tick tock

it's happening now. if you can't afford 25% more for a slab of bacon and coffee maybe you need a better job.

i don't.

your precious breadcrumbs lead to the conclusion the US has allowed unfavorable trade for decades longer than needed and it needs to stop.


now.

[Salty Again]

... Won't be long before Canada and Mexico roll-over and
come to a good agreement with President Trump. ...

... Go Tariffs Go! ... ... Winning! ..

#### Salty

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by Salty Again

... Won't be long before Canada and Mexico roll-over and
come to a good agreement with President Trump. ...

... Go Tariffs Go! ... ... Winning! ..

#### Salty

exactly right my salty mate. they always cave in to America under a strong leader like Lord Trump.

the world needs America .. America doesn't really need the world.


yeah .. its that simple.

[Salty Again]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

exactly right my salty mate. they always cave in to America under a strong leader like Lord Trump.

the world needs America .. America doesn't really need the world.


yeah .. its that simple.

... Crikey! ... What a GRAND saying! ... ..

And the sorry likes of Mexico and Canada (who pushed out Trudeau)
will surely be understanding those truths. ...

#### Salty

[HDGristle]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

it's happening now. if you can't afford 25% more for a slab of bacon and coffee maybe you need a better job.

i don't.

your precious breadcrumbs lead to the conclusion the US has allowed unfavorable trade for decades longer than needed and it needs to stop.


now.

No, those crumbs you're following throw the baby out with the bathwater.

And I have 14 lbs of bacon on hand.

You need the prices to come down or groceries will reap a whirlwind of change in less than 2 years

Tick tock, Waco

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by HDGristle

No, those crumbs you're following throw the baby out with the bathwater.

And I have 14 lbs of bacon on hand.

You need the prices to come down or groceries will reap a whirlwind of change in less than 2 years

Tick tock, Waco

your breadcrumbs are 50 years stale and your bacon will only last a month. what will you do then? stop eating bacon? nope.


you'll save more on everything else and your coffee and eggs will not be a factor.