Summary

Trump dismissed concerns over his new tariffs, calling them a “little disturbance,” despite warnings from retailers and even some Republicans about rising prices.

With inflation and cost-of-living pressures still top concerns, Trump blames his predecessor, but Democrats argue his policies will worsen the situation.

Critics warn tariffs on allies could hurt manufacturing and farming, giving Democrats a rallying point ahead of midterms.

If prices keep rising, Trump’s economic stance may become a political liability, despite his strong voter support, potentially benefiting Democrats seeking to regain power.

  • ThrowawayOnLemmy
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    5423 hours ago

    Ah but you forget. Democrats suck at messaging and don’t know how to use anything to their advantage. If anyone could fuck up messaging on this, it’s democrats.

    • goferking (he/him)
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      2022 hours ago

      Speaking of bad messaging, this is the fundraising text they sent out before his address to congress.

      donate to us and his lies BACKFIRE!

      It’s Nancy Pelosi. Trump is giving his Capitol speech NOW.

      Chip in before he leaves the stage to make his lies BACKFIRE! pelosi4.us

    • @YamahaRevstar
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      -1123 hours ago

      This reads like a comment from r/conservative. Pessimism and whining get upvotes though, so congrats on the internet points, I guess.

      • @[email protected]
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        822 hours ago

        I am not American, absolutely not republican (they really should change that to oligarchic) or conservative, nor sympathizer. I honestly agree with their pessimistic view.

      • @[email protected]
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        221 hours ago

        Apparently the DNC just needs replaced by Lemmy. They got it all figured out behind their keyboards.

  • @[email protected]
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    1423 hours ago

    Why would the Democrats do ANYTHING that goes AGAINST Trump? That would SCARE AWAY Republican Voters (who they’re trying to Court INSTEAD of their Already Democratic Voters!)!

  • @inclementimmigrant
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    521 hours ago

    Democrats are to weak-willed and stupid to do anything with this.