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    LuFins Dad
    wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:23 last edited by
    #380

    It’s not a trade deficit. They exchanged goods for dollars. It’s an equal and satisfactory exchange.

    The Brad

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    • H Horace
      4 Apr 2025, 23:21

      I would expect a prosperous nation of consumers to have huge trade deficits with less prosperous nations.

      I wish I knew how trade deficits got confused with tariff differences. But it's not confusion, it's just opportunistic false messaging.

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      LuFins Dad
      wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:24 last edited by
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      @Horace said in Trumpenomics:

      I would expect a prosperous nation of consumers to have huge trade deficits with less prosperous nations.

      I wish I knew how trade deficits got confused with tariff differences. But it's not confusion, it's just opportunistic false messaging.

      “Trade Barriers” = lower wages is equivalent to a tariff.

      The Brad

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        Jolly
        wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:24 last edited by
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        Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

        Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

        Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

        Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

        I dunno.

        But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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        • J Jolly
          4 Apr 2025, 23:24

          Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

          Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

          Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

          Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

          I dunno.

          But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

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          Horace
          wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:26 last edited by
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          @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

          But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

          "Interesting" got here a while ago.

          Education is extremely important.

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          • J Jolly
            4 Apr 2025, 23:24

            Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

            Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

            Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

            Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

            I dunno.

            But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

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            LuFins Dad
            wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:26 last edited by
            #384

            @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

            Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

            Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

            Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

            Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

            I dunno.

            But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

            That makes 0 sense in regards to the actions being taken. You realize that S Korea and fucking Japan have just agreed to act in concert with China in response? He is strengthening China.

            The Brad

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            • L LuFins Dad
              4 Apr 2025, 23:26

              @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

              Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

              Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

              Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

              Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

              I dunno.

              But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

              That makes 0 sense in regards to the actions being taken. You realize that S Korea and fucking Japan have just agreed to act in concert with China in response? He is strengthening China.

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              Horace
              wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:28 last edited by
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              @LuFins-Dad said in Trumpenomics:

              @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

              Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

              Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

              Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

              Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

              I dunno.

              But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

              That makes 0 sense in regards to the actions being taken. You realize that S Korea and fucking Japan have just agreed to act in concert with China in response? He is strengthening China.

              As Shapiro notes, other nations have to cooperate for any of this to play to America's advantage. China has a lot more staying power through pain, with its permanent government. They won't cooperate. They'll just wait.

              Education is extremely important.

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                LuFins Dad
                wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:34 last edited by
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                I still do think there’s a bit off a show going on. While I don’t expect politicians to be as smart as most of us on the forum, I do expect them to at least be smarter than Ax… And this is idiotic by even his standards.

                The Brad

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                  89th
                  wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:37 last edited by
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                    LuFins Dad
                    wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:41 last edited by
                    #388

                    This would make a great rollercoaster design,..
                    IMG_3943.png

                    The Brad

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                      LuFins Dad
                      wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:45 last edited by
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                      But speaking as a father of a 5 year old, still better than the alternative.

                      The Brad

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                      • J Jolly
                        4 Apr 2025, 23:24

                        Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                        Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

                        Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

                        Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

                        I dunno.

                        But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

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                        Doctor Phibes
                        wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:47 last edited by
                        #390

                        @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

                        Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                        Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

                        Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

                        Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

                        I dunno.

                        But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

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                        I was only joking

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                          xenon
                          wrote on 4 Apr 2025, 23:52 last edited by
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                          Is it ok for the rest of the GOP to call Trump stupid yet? I hope we get there sooner than later.

                          Trump has the ability to remain retarded longer than we can remain solvent.

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                          • X xenon
                            4 Apr 2025, 23:52

                            Is it ok for the rest of the GOP to call Trump stupid yet? I hope we get there sooner than later.

                            Trump has the ability to remain retarded longer than we can remain solvent.

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                            Doctor Phibes
                            wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 00:00 last edited by
                            #392

                            The 5D chess player has misplaced his anal beads.

                            I was only joking

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                            • X xenon
                              4 Apr 2025, 23:52

                              Is it ok for the rest of the GOP to call Trump stupid yet? I hope we get there sooner than later.

                              Trump has the ability to remain retarded longer than we can remain solvent.

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                              LuFins Dad
                              wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 00:02 last edited by
                              #393

                              @xenon said in Trumpenomics:

                              Is it ok for the rest of the GOP to call Trump stupid yet? I hope we get there sooner than later.

                              Trump has the ability to remain retarded longer than we can remain solvent.

                              Even Ted Cruz is showing some discontent.

                              The Brad

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                                LuFins Dad
                                wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 00:03 last edited by
                                #394

                                https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/04/texas-ted-cruz-trump-tariffs-trade-war/

                                The Brad

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                                • H Horace
                                  4 Apr 2025, 23:28

                                  @LuFins-Dad said in Trumpenomics:

                                  @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

                                  Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                                  Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

                                  Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

                                  Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

                                  I dunno.

                                  But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

                                  That makes 0 sense in regards to the actions being taken. You realize that S Korea and fucking Japan have just agreed to act in concert with China in response? He is strengthening China.

                                  As Shapiro notes, other nations have to cooperate for any of this to play to America's advantage. China has a lot more staying power through pain, with its permanent government. They won't cooperate. They'll just wait.

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                                  Renauda
                                  wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 00:05 last edited by Renauda 4 May 2025, 01:20
                                  #395

                                  @Horace

                                  China has a lot more staying power through pain, with its permanent government. They won't cooperate. They'll just wait.

                                  Very good point. If Americans are bewildered at the amount of pain Russians can endure, they will be amazed at what the Chinese can take. Even Stalin couldn’t top Mao (or, to a lesser extent, his successors) for inflicting pain and declaring war on his own country.

                                  Elbows up!

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                                    kluurs
                                    wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 00:51 last edited by
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                                    I was watching a video on China's reaction to restrictions by the US on importing technology. The Chinese built a factory the size of 40 football fields in less time than it would take to get a zoning permit to build a popcorn stand in the US.

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                                    • J Jolly
                                      4 Apr 2025, 23:24

                                      Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                                      Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

                                      Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

                                      Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

                                      I dunno.

                                      But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

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                                      Axtremus
                                      wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 00:53 last edited by
                                      #397

                                      @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

                                      ... but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                                      Not patriotic when you let personal grudge harm the country's greater good.

                                      I dunno.

                                      Oh ... I am not surprised.

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                                      • D Doctor Phibes
                                        4 Apr 2025, 23:47

                                        @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

                                        Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                                        Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

                                        Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

                                        Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

                                        I dunno.

                                        But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

                                        a400a6ca-c145-4c1e-ba04-1c76cb625852-image.png

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                                        Renauda
                                        wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 01:05 last edited by Renauda 4 May 2025, 01:33
                                        #398

                                        @Doctor-Phibes said in Trumpenomics:

                                        @Jolly said in Trumpenomics:

                                        Y'all may not believe it, but Donald J. Trump is a master at holding a grudge.

                                        Word is, his State Department (and Trump) were pissed during Trump's first term, because of China's reluctance to come anywhere near reciprocity on tariffs.

                                        Maybe...There are countries we are willing to run trade deficits with. Countries we know are not going to buy much from us.

                                        Maybe Trump is willing to let countries run a trade surplus against us, if we have low, reciprocal tariffs. Maybe we try to cut China out in favor of Vietnam or India.

                                        I dunno.

                                        But I think it's fixin' to get interesting...

                                        a400a6ca-c145-4c1e-ba04-1c76cb625852-image.png

                                        No, just making up shit of no consequence other than a desperate attempt to distract and appear impotent important again.

                                        Elbows up!

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                                        • X xenon
                                          4 Apr 2025, 23:52

                                          Is it ok for the rest of the GOP to call Trump stupid yet? I hope we get there sooner than later.

                                          Trump has the ability to remain retarded longer than we can remain solvent.

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                                          Horace
                                          wrote on 5 Apr 2025, 01:13 last edited by
                                          #399

                                          @xenon said in Trumpenomics:

                                          Is it ok for the rest of the GOP to call Trump stupid yet? I hope we get there sooner than later.

                                          Trump has the ability to remain retarded longer than we can remain solvent.

                                          I really think it's over for Maga even now. Like, done deal. They may not realize it yet. But this economic destruction won't be forgiven or go unnoticed by enough people, no matter what happens next. Trump was elected by 1% of the vote, one person in 100 deciding to vote Trump over Harris. 50% of the country has skin in the market, and circa 0% of them are hoping to work in a factory someday. I think it's safe for the GOP to call Trump out, but I know that'll have to gradually dawn on them. I expect the congresspeople's phones are hot since yesterday, hotter today and over the weekend, and as long as this insanity lasts.

                                          Education is extremely important.

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