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edhopper

(35,801 posts) Wed Apr 9, 2025, 03:53 PM Apr 9

But the tariffs were the offset for the tax cuts

and were going to bring back manufacturing to the US.
So how does pausing accomplish any of that?

It's like they don't know fuck all about what they are doing.

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But the tariffs were the offset for the tax cuts (Original Post) edhopper Apr 9 OP

you're right, they don't know what they are doing chicoescuela Apr 9 #1

They expect us to be confused SheltieLover Apr 9 #2

Dow jumped over 2000 points just before announcement... lame54 Apr 9 #3

there's still 10% tariffs rurallib Apr 9 #4

chicoescuela

(1,962 posts)

1. you're right, they don't know what they are doing

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 03:58 PM

Apr 9

SheltieLover

(66,741 posts)

2. They expect us to be confused

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 03:58 PM

Apr 9

lame54

(37,854 posts)

3. Dow jumped over 2000 points just before announcement...

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 03:58 PM

Apr 9

They know exactly what they are doing

rurallib

(63,635 posts)

4. there's still 10% tariffs

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 04:12 PM

Apr 9

that out to free up some bucks for tax cuts so the wealthy can use a hundred $$$ bill to light their cigars

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