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In reply to the discussion: moron surrenders to china in trade war [View all]swong19104
(411 posts)25. He didn't just do that
Due to the prior high tariff rate, no cargo came into US ports. So port workers are laid off. And truckers. And others all along the supply chain. Some of those have found other jobs. Some moved away. And others who may return to work wont actually work for another two months because cargo ships dont just magically appear at port, fully laden with a new shipment.
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I agree. this is still not a win for any of us. we still are having to pay more
Javaman
9 hrs ago
#1
Nope.. They sold their stock on the day he announced the tariffs. They bought it back this weekend.
LiberalArkie
7 hrs ago
#30
I think he's so stupid he really believed manufacturing would come running back
Maru Kitteh
7 hrs ago
#22
No. Post #2: "Pump and dump stock market for insiders..." He knows exactly what he's doing.
Auggie
7 hrs ago
#23
I am talking about the damage to the American brand as a stable, trustworthy economic power.
Irish_Dem
3 hrs ago
#43
How many millions were tucked away in his personal bank account to make these deals
oldmanlynn
8 hrs ago
#11
I believe the U.S. dropped tariffs to 30%, and China dropped tariffs to 10%--both for 90 days only.
Ol Janx Spirit
8 hrs ago
#12
Yes, this is absolutely true and an excellent point. Before the drop this weekend I've seen
Ol Janx Spirit
4 hrs ago
#39
Ask a Republican: How will this encourage companies to build factories in the US?
DetlefK
8 hrs ago
#13
Typical. He creates chaos and problems, reverses himself, then takes credit for solving the problem.
surfered
8 hrs ago
#14
He just isn't that bright. When his car had a flat tire, he thought an oil change would fix the problem.
chouchou
7 hrs ago
#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
3 hrs ago
#40
Trump's creating "solutions" to problems he created, and the "solutions" are still worse than the previous status quo.
Efilroft Sul
7 hrs ago
#33
It did, as expected, BECAUSE it was expected -- a self-fullfilling expectation
William Seger
7 hrs ago
#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
7 hrs ago
#36
"Instead of beating the crap out of you, I point an angry finger." What a loser.
usonian
6 hrs ago
#37