I know this has been getting beat up by everyone on the speculation of what will the final results of the proposed tariffs and revising the trade agreements. But where is the master plan? Where is the “blueprint” on how this will be achieved and what is really being done to assure we build our infrastructure to support self-sufficiencies in a global market? Additionally, we have already brainwashed the majority of our next generations to not work hard and forgo taking pride in doing quality work. How do we break that cycle?
As consumers, we all complain about getting tapped out whenever we buy something. Lord knows prices are getting out of control. Each $.20 (based on 20%) of additional tariff of import will result in roughly $.60 additional retail cost to you and I. Its an increased cost of business and the cost PLUS all the O/P markup gets passed along to us. I am already at the point that I will never buy a new truck, new boat, along with many other things. I work too dam hard for what I have and I refuse to pizz it away. I know a lot of people in the same position. Everything from fishing/hunting equipment, vehicles, tractors, implement equipment, houses, remodeling, …… At some point, people are going to hit the brakes on their excessive debt levels with buying stuff. When they do, its a domino affect of companies losing, jobs, sales tax, state/fed income tax, and all the other tax/fees we are burdened with.
Trade embargos, tariff increases, and a focus on using NON-renewable resources has destroyed the fur industry. I’m dumbfounded that I buy better quality products from China than I do made here in the states. Every company I know, including our’s can not hire enough people that will work for a decent wage. As freaking stupid as this sounds, is it going to take another world war to ignite American pride again?
I saw Trump blabbering as he does about how bad the previous trade agreement with Canada was and blah, blah, blah. I looked it up to make sure I was correct and it was HIS administration’s doing in 2018. Trumps canada/mexico trade agreement signing 2018 Ironicly, last time I went to Canada through Windsor, we had every square inch of my truck & boat searched in Canada. They were very polite and professional about it. In general discussion, they indicated how bad the drug trafficking is from the United States into Canada. Yet, all we hear is how bad Canada is for us. Truth or fiction????? If it comes from a politician, I don’t believe it – regardless of what self-indulging party it is. I just hope when the slap of reality hits everyone, we don’t end up driving ourselves into another great depression.
I agree the comments on Gaza are over the top. My guess is the comments about taking it over are similar to the 25% tariffs on our neighbors. Nothing but a bargaining tool.