#TrumpTariffs
“Trump’s Tariffs: A Toxic Love Story Between the US and China (With Your Redemption Price)”
Written by a friend who would send you a beer so we could talk politics without arguing
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on 250B$ Chinese products in 2018, saying it was “saving jobs.”
Spoiler: “China laughed in the paper,” and the US paid the bill.
What went wrong?
- Higher prices: TVs, clothes, electronics – you paid +15% at Walmart .
- China’s revenge: American farmers lost 27B$ in exports .
- Zero reshoring: Only 3% of companies moved back to the US. The rest fled to Vietnam/Mexico .
Why does he keep doing it again?
- Election show: "America First" sounds good on TV. Reality? It's a transfer of money from you to the budget.
Advice from someone who doesn't vote for anyone:
Tariffs are like a drunk man arguing with a wall. You pay for the therapy. China is just waiting to get tired.
PS: If Trump/Biden gets this way again, buy shares in Walmart and Tylenol. You'll need it. 🛒💊