Summary

Donald Trump is poised to impose massive import tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, effectively raising taxes on U.S. households by an estimated $3,000 annually.

Unlike past tax increases that targeted the wealthy, these tariffs disproportionately impact low- and middle-income workers.

While Trump claims the measures address immigration and fentanyl concerns, experts argue they serve as a revenue source to offset tax cuts for the rich.

Critics contend that Trump’s tariffs lack a clear industrial strategy and primarily burden American consumers.

  • @[email protected]
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    435 hours ago

    I kept saying this, and I’m glad others are realizing it.

    He steamrolled tariffs because it’s a tax on the working class. He will never raise taxes for the ruling class.

    • @[email protected]
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      73 hours ago

      At this point I think it’s just market manipulation. They are already going back on some of the tariffs.

    • @[email protected]
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      3 hours ago

      Is taxing his own corporation to generate revenue also a tax on his citizens?

      Edit) What I mean is, are domestic taxes less harmful than tariffs, should domestic corporate taxes also be as low as possible?

      • @Goodmorningsunshine
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        4 hours ago

        Oh wow. One might just think you’re a taint-licking moron, and they’d be right.

        • @MeaanBeaan
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          43 hours ago

          Hey man, there’s no need to lump the taint lickers in with this guy.

        • @[email protected]
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          3 hours ago

          No need to be hostile, I just hear many people pushing for taxing corporations, and it popped into my head. Why is taxing foreign companies evil but taxing domestic companies good, or are all taxes passed to consumers in the end?

          • @horse_battery_staple
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            53 hours ago

            It’s not hostile it’s tough love. You’re talking bullshit and they’re trying to warn others of your idiocy.

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        3 hours ago

        Corporate welfare must end. Welfare for billionaires must also end. That’s your tax dollars at work.

        Here’s an article showing that individuals, not just corporations, get abundant welfare in the hundreds of millions.

        Reason.com