Trump Tariffs has Countries ready to retaliate?

[Wally]

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I thought oil was a world wide commodity? If China doesn't buy it, someone else will.

 

[Over70irregs]

I think we have a real problem but I’m gonna pass.

 

[Crosscutters]

The stock market is a self inflicted wound. It’s like starting a house fire then putting it out with your own hose. Then saying it was time for new house and some people cheer on your ability to put out the fire. Then Not calling you and arsonist.

 

[Wally]

How will the stock market perform over the next 30 years if American start building things back here?

My guess is the same historical 6-7 percent.

 

[Over70irregs]

How will the stock market perform over the next 30 years if American start building things back here?

My guess is the same historical 6-7 percent.

That’s a lot of robots. I can’t imagine spending all that $ on infrastructure and having humans working. But you didn’t say anything about humans..

 

[Wally]

That’s a lot of robots. I can’t imagine spending all that $ on infrastructure and having humans working. But you didn’t say anything about humans..

Even with robots the end result will still be more American jobs than building in China.

 

[Over70irregs]

Even with robots the end result will still be more American jobs than building in China.

Good. I’m not blaming them though. They are exploiting their advantage.

 

[Crosscutters]

Even with robots the end result will still be more American jobs than building in China.

And having to pay a lot more for those things.

 

[Wally]

And having to pay a lot more for those things.

Like UPS shipping costs? Pays union wages and benefits.

 

[newfie]

The stock market is a self inflicted wound. It’s like starting a house fire then putting it out with your own hose. Then saying it was time for new house and some people cheer on your ability to put out the fire. Then Not calling you and arsonist.

or like controlled burns to keep from having large destructive forest fires?

 

[Crosscutters]

or like controlled burns to keep from having large destructive forest fires?

But a controlled burn doesn’t hurt anyone. This does.

 

[newfie]

But a controlled burn doesn’t hurt anyone. This does.

who is hurt if you don't sell?
dow was 10700 in 2005
its presently at 40000
recently its dropped approximately 5 percent.
its dropped at least 5 percent 20 times in the last twenty years.
yet overall your money has at least tripled in that time

 

[MAKAVELI]

who is hurt if you don't sell?
dow was 10700 in 2005
its presently at 40000
recently its dropped approximately 5 percent.
its dropped at least 5 percent 20 times in the last twenty years.
yet overall your money has at least tripled in that time

Tripled thanks to Democrat Presidents.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Tripled thanks to Democrat Presidents.

Yep, the Democrats have certainly catered to their affluent base and have left people like you in trailer parks and the ghettos. The have, and the have Nots divide continues to grow.

https://www.axios.com/2018/06/05/income-inequality-blue-red-districts

 

[Thebrownblob]

Tripled thanks to Democrat Presidents.

“The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a majority of the U.S. stock market, with data suggesting that they own about 93% of all household stock market wealth. This indicates a significant concentration of wealth in the hands of a relatively small portion of the population”

You’re definitely in the 90% so I don’t know why you’re cheering.

 

[MAKAVELI]

“The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a majority of the U.S. stock market, with data suggesting that they own about 93% of all household stock market wealth. This indicates a significant concentration of wealth in the hands of a relatively small portion of the population”

You’re definitely in the 90% so I don’t know why you’re cheering.

Meanwhile Trump is increasing inflation, unemployment and stripping every social program that helps the poor MAGAt folks.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Meanwhile Trump is increasing inflation, unemployment and stripping every social program that helps the poor MAGAt folks.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/inflation-rate-eases-to-2point4percent-in-march-lower-than-expected.html

In March 2025, the U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs, exceeding expectations of 140,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.2%. Private-sector employment increased by 209,000, while government employment saw a slight increase of 19,000. Health care, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing saw notable job gains

 

[MAKAVELI]

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/inflation-rate-eases-to-2point4percent-in-march-lower-than-expected.html

In March 2025, the U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs, exceeding expectations of 140,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.2%. Private-sector employment increased by 209,000, while government employment saw a slight increase of 19,000. Health care, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing saw notable job gains

Unemployment's been rising ever since he took office.

 

[MAKAVELI]

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/inflation-rate-eases-to-2point4percent-in-march-lower-than-expected.html

In March 2025, the U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs, exceeding expectations of 140,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.2%. Private-sector employment increased by 209,000, while government employment saw a slight increase of 19,000. Health care, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing saw notable job gains

Just wait till those tariffs kick in buddy.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Just wait till those tariffs kick in buddy.

I’ll be fine, you won’t be able to afford the Electic in your noble home. I’m in the 10%