Comment by Thunderkleize on 02/02/2025 at 00:47 UTC

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View submission: Trump slaps tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, risking higher prices for U.S. consumers

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It's also a self-defeating snowballing cycle because the higher the tariffs, the less likely people buy the products, the less income you get.

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Comment by riko_rikochet at 02/02/2025 at 03:58 UTC

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Yep, lots of businesses will go out of business from the triple whammy: more expensive goods, less sales locally and if they did any international business, less of that too. As these businesses collapse, the niches will be filled by mega-corps who absolutely salivate at these opportunities to consolidate market share.

Comment by NewYork_NewJersey440 at 03/02/2025 at 00:01 UTC

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This is what I really don’t understand. What is the end goal for the wealthy? If everyone else is too poor to buy your products, how will you have wealth? It’s so short-sighted. “A rising tide lifts all boats” approach is the exact opposite—strengthen the working class and consumers, and everyone ultimately wins.