Summary

Donald Trump is poised to impose massive import tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, effectively raising taxes on U.S. households by an estimated $3,000 annually.

Unlike past tax increases that targeted the wealthy, these tariffs disproportionately impact low- and middle-income workers.

While Trump claims the measures address immigration and fentanyl concerns, experts argue they serve as a revenue source to offset tax cuts for the rich.

Critics contend that Trump’s tariffs lack a clear industrial strategy and primarily burden American consumers.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.world
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    24 hours ago

    😂😂😂 Oh boy those MAGA idiots that were complaining about inflation and thought voting for Trump would help them. 🤣🤣🤣
    How’s that going for you? 🤡🤡🤡

    • Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works
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      24 hours ago

      They’d cut off their nose to spite their face. As long as people they don’t like are hurting, they’ll suffer as well. They’ll probably just find a way to blame Biden or Obama again.

      • JoShmoe@ani.social
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        21 hours ago

        They won’t actually find a way. They’ll just make up shit that Trump was actually responsible for.