▲ 90 ▼ Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy (apnews.com) submitted 2 years ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/usa@midwest.social 16 comments fedilink hide all child comments President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
[–] DMCMNFIBFFF@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I suppose Trump supporters support these tax hikes. permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 29 points 2 years ago They're not taxes, they're TARIFFS! By making goods cost more, the cost of my groceries will... Oh no.... Well, at least when things cost more for my employer then my pay will... Oh my.... But but but but! If you look up "tariff," you'll see that it really gets paid for by... Oh no... Oh my.... Oh no! Someone help me! I voted for a fascist and my life got worse!!! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 29 points 2 years ago They're not taxes, they're TARIFFS! By making goods cost more, the cost of my groceries will... Oh no.... Well, at least when things cost more for my employer then my pay will... Oh my.... But but but but! If you look up "tariff," you'll see that it really gets paid for by... Oh no... Oh my.... Oh no! Someone help me! I voted for a fascist and my life got worse!!! permalink fedilink source parent