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created by Unhappy_Earth1 on 26/01/2025 at 23:07 UTC
951 upvotes, 34 top-level comments (showing 25)
Comment by AutoModerator at 26/01/2025 at 23:07 UTC
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Comment by Unhappy_Earth1 at 26/01/2025 at 23:08 UTC
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From article:
President Donald Trump's team was reportedly "caught by surprise" by Colombia on Sunday, resulting in a quick retaliatory move that was criticized on social media.
Trump said he was imposing "emergency" tariffs and other measures on Colombia after the country turned away at least two deportation flights. It was reported by CNN that Colombia "caught Trump officials by surprise when they abruptly rejected two military flights bound for the country carrying migrants."
The tariff order was highlighted by experts and critics online.
Justin Wolfers, a noted economist, said, "Trump taxes Americans to retaliate at Colombia."
Democratic lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said, "To 'punish' Colombia, Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee."
"Remember: *WE* pay the tariffs, not Colombia," she added. "Trump is all about making inflation WORSE for working class Americans, not better. He’s lining the pockets of himself and the billionaire class."
Fellow Democratic lawmaker Ruben Gallego also chimed in, saying, "This was resolved before the Trump administration issued their terror threat."
"Colombia has stopped millions of migrants from coming to the US. Trump’s strategy of antagonizing our allies is not smart policy—it just endangers decades of partnership with Colombia," Gallego added. "We can’t act like this is some sort of 3D chess. This could’ve been handled with a simple phone call."
Republicans against Trump said, "This is what isolationism looks like."
"It’s not going to end well," the group added Sunday.
Comment by VariousOperation166 at 27/01/2025 at 00:34 UTC*
185 upvotes, 15 direct replies
Hey, hi from Canada! You guys had literally MONTHS of watching Trump demonstrate that he doesn't understand basic economic principles, let alone tariffs... you have had YEARS of practical demonstrations of his inability to govern effectively, his gift for grifting the "poorly educated..." his absolute narcissistic penchant for lying pathologically (just look at Trump standing face-to-face with California governor Newsome....) How can you, USA, explain how serious people take Trump seriously? It's absolutely cringe-worthy watching Trump apologists justify Trump's statements and actions on news programs. Fox News, especially Jesse Waters, are absolute parody at this point, except it's happening for real... how have you let this become your reality? I'm seriously concerned, for you all, the disenfranchised among you, and for world relations... is there no resistance? Are your representatives so entrenched in the notion of retaining power and being reelected that they have failed to represent their constituencies? The world laughs at Trump, but his actions have real consequences... Seriously, cousins... are you ok?
Comment by Gloomy_Narwhal_719 at 26/01/2025 at 23:35 UTC
64 upvotes, 2 direct replies
There is zero outrage. Dick suckers gonna suck the orange dick. The rest of us hit outrage 4 years ago and have been overloaded with hate ever since to the point where we're incapable of feeling additional emotion. Die orange prick, die soon. Choke on a cheeseburger you fat smelly fuck.
Comment by BeowulfsGhost at 26/01/2025 at 23:37 UTC
21 upvotes, 1 direct replies
We have a toddler prone to tantrums as President.
Comment by mildlysceptical22 at 26/01/2025 at 23:50 UTC
17 upvotes, 1 direct replies
He still doesn’t understand how tariffs work. He thinks the country pays them instead of the consumer.
What a dolt.
Comment by Cheap_Coffee at 26/01/2025 at 23:57 UTC
24 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Tariffing coffee. And you thought people get worked up over the price of eggs
Comment by McGrawHell at 26/01/2025 at 23:43 UTC
11 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You have to remember, Trump like all repulicans has a deep, deep victim/persecution complex and despite having all the power and the money thinks HE'S the one being cheated at every turn.
Comment by GeriatricusMaximus at 27/01/2025 at 00:18 UTC
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“We pay everything 50% more for everything but at least we rounding up immigrants. Economy was never a problem. Wealth will trickle down anytime soon”
Comment by Professional-Bed1847 at 27/01/2025 at 02:14 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
He’s a fucking moron with an IQ of 75! Why would you think he has the wherewithal or know how to run anything not even A lemonade stand
Comment by mtnman54321 at 27/01/2025 at 00:17 UTC
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Messing with Colombia with tariffs? Wait until the American people see coffee prices skyrocket. Eggs ain't 💩 compared to coffee!
Comment by carlnepa at 27/01/2025 at 00:31 UTC
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His big business billionaire buddies are already raising prices on coffee on the shelf and in transit to the US.
Comment by Traditional-Hat-952 at 27/01/2025 at 02:04 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
He's going to completely fuck up our economy isn't he?
Comment by ZonaPunk at 27/01/2025 at 00:19 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Time to cut off my coffee addiction…
Comment by Milopbx at 27/01/2025 at 01:51 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Wait until the immigrants leave or get deported and no one wants to pick fruit or work in kitchens or do roofing. Buckle up buckaroos.
Comment by MandyPandaren at 27/01/2025 at 04:40 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It's obvious Trump is only in this to enrich himself, I wish everyone could see it.
Comment by Brox42 at 27/01/2025 at 00:10 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I mean honestly this is better? Just go golfing for the next four years. Don’t sign anything and just go golfing.
Comment by Morepork69 at 26/01/2025 at 23:17 UTC*
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I just want to reiterate that as individuals, people can do their own little bit to push back. Look at what you consume, find alternatives to American products and services. I realise that's really difficult in some sectors but there are areas to target. Very sad times.
Comment by SetterOfTrends at 27/01/2025 at 02:13 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Truck Fump
Comment by dpfbstn at 27/01/2025 at 03:44 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Never underestimate the stupidity of the American voter, especially on the right. So many others stay home…can’t be bothered…
Comment by Kurovi_dev at 27/01/2025 at 06:50 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This is all going to end rather poorly.
Comment by Fun-River-3521 at 27/01/2025 at 08:18 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
What did people expect? Lmaooo
Comment by Wizart- at 27/01/2025 at 12:44 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Eggs, coffee, okay so what’s next in his war on breakfast? Canada already hates us so maple syrup is going to go up… I hope the revolution is led by Starbucks girlies
Comment by DistinctCar6767 at 27/01/2025 at 00:37 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Yeah knew these tariffs would be a bad idea.
Comment by europanya at 27/01/2025 at 01:14 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Texas, Florida, Alabama better start planting them coffee beans! 🫘