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IronLionZion

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26. But how many manufacturing jobs did he create here in the US?

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Mon May 12, 2025, 10:29 AM

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moron surrenders to china in trade war [View all] moonshinegnomie May 12 OP

I agree. this is still not a win for any of us. we still are having to pay more Javaman May 12 #1

Nope.. They sold their stock on the day he announced the tariffs. They bought it back this weekend. LiberalArkie May 12 #30

Pump and dump stock market for insiders...rinse and repeat JT45242 May 12 #2

I think that's a good part of the point of this charade. nt Susan Calvin May 12 #18

I think he's so stupid he really believed manufacturing would come running back Maru Kitteh May 12 #22

No. Post #2: "Pump and dump stock market for insiders..." He knows exactly what he's doing. Auggie May 12 #23

Yeah no. He's more of an evil conduit than an evil genius. OTHER PEOPLE Maru Kitteh May 12 #28

He's living in a weird dream, a horrible nightmare for the rest of us. Dave Bowman May 12 #24

Empty ports and semi trucks got too scary. Wingus Dingus May 12 #3

Those numbers are probably going to change again soon. Omnipresent May 12 #4

Damage will last for a long time, all for nothing. Irish_Dem May 12 #5

People keep saying this but when will it be felt? Self Esteem May 12 #42

I am talking about the damage to the American brand as a stable, trustworthy economic power. Irish_Dem May 12 #43

I see. Self Esteem May 12 #44

I think you are 100% wrong. Irish_Dem May 12 #45

I'm not wrong. Self Esteem May 12 #46

This might all be about paying for tax cuts Renew Deal May 12 #6

such a worthless POS.... democratsruletheday May 12 #7

And the bond market...? littlemissmartypants May 12 #8

Wonder if favorite daughter and son-in-law mwmisses4289 May 12 #9

Krasnov will declare victory gab13by13 May 12 #10

How many millions were tucked away in his personal bank account to make these deals oldmanlynn May 12 #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 12 #12

Please remember that on some China goods the amount could be over 30%. Sun-Moon May 12 #21

Yes, this is absolutely true and an excellent point. Before the drop this weekend I've seen Ol Janx Spirit May 12 #39

Ask a Republican: How will this encourage companies to build factories in the US? DetlefK May 12 #13

Typical. He creates chaos and problems, reverses himself, then takes credit for solving the problem. surfered May 12 #14

Exactly right Rebl2 May 12 #32

Moronomics Kid Berwyn May 12 #15

The problem is, there is already a delay Johonny May 12 #16

He's on claiming "victory" now... Wounded Bear May 12 #17

I believe it was 145% dropped to 30% on imports and china would drop theirs Ray Bruns May 12 #19

He just isn't that bright. When his car had a flat tire, he thought an oil change would fix the problem. chouchou May 12 #20

He didn't just do that swong19104 May 12 #25

But how many manufacturing jobs did he create here in the US? IronLionZion May 12 #26

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 12 #40

G.O.P. Surrender Monkey in Chief BoRaGard May 12 #27

There will be a lot more to it than that. Littlered May 12 #29

Supposedly Rebl2 May 12 #31

Trump's creating "solutions" to problems he created, and the "solutions" are still worse than the previous status quo. Efilroft Sul May 12 #33

It did, as expected, BECAUSE it was expected -- a self-fullfilling expectation William Seger May 12 #35

Oh, I'm sure he got some niggling little detail in return Warpy May 12 #34

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 12 #36

"Instead of beating the crap out of you, I point an angry finger." What a loser. usonian May 12 #37

Out played and out dealt. Some deal maker. republianmushroom May 12 #38

Your OP isn't factually accurate. Ms. Toad May 12 #41