Donald Trump on Tuesday told CNBC that he will gratefully “remember” U.S. companies that do not seek refunds for the tariffs he unilaterally imposed, which the Supreme Court later ruled were illegal.

Trump’s comment on “Squawk Box” came a day after U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened a portal for importers to seek more than $160 billion in potential refunds for the so-called IEEPA tariffs.

He was asked about a number of large companies, among them Apple and Amazon, that have not filed requests for refunds for the tariffs they paid, potentially because they are worried about “offending” Trump.

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[–] 188 points 5 months ago (9 children)

According to his tests, he can only remember four words.

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    [–] 173 points 5 months ago (17 children)

    The tariffs WE PAID. Those fucking companies jacked up prices to cover them. Now our tax money is going to pay them again.

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  • [–] 14 points 5 months ago (8 children)

    I think I'm with the companies here, which feels weird to say. The Trump admin imposed these ridiculous tariffs, which the companies had to pay. Makes no sense for them to lose money on the products they sell, so of course they raised prices, which we all said they would have to when the tariffs were imposed. Meanwhile, the administration pocketed the money. Then the tariffs were ruled to have been illegal.

    So yes, I want the companies to go after the money that the administration illegally bilked them (and, indirectly, us) out of. I hope they figure out ways to pass the recovered money back to customers; Costco has said it will use the money to lower prices. But it's actually more important to me that the administration not get away with the illegal tariffs.

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  • [–] 22 points 5 months ago (5 children)

    Product sells for $10. After tariffs of $2 it sells for $14.

    You pay $2 tariff and $2 convenient price hike. Company makes $2 for hiking price more than value of tariff.

    Company requests refund for $2, company made $4 total.

    You paid $4 extra total, which the company made. It's a completely standard transaction, money from your packet to company's. And more tax money will be wasted for the costs of processing the refunds.

    Company brings price down to $12, you're still overpaying, and are you necessarily buying that product again?

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    [–] 91 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    Isn't that a threat a mob boss in the movies would say?

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  • [–] 52 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    He has 4 modes: mob boss cliche, bigotted old asshole, self aggrandizing liar, and demented confused fool. They are not all distinct and he does like to mix and match. But they are all equally pathetic.

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  • [–] 55 points 5 months ago* (3 children)

    I wake up every day hoping for good news... You know the news I mean... Every fucking day.

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    Too bad he didn't have a stroke while the neighborhood was blocked with cars due to filming.

    Mean I hate wishing ill will on anyone but there's a few exceptions that I think is morally fine as long as I don't take any action and just wish really hard. Like many people that pray.

    Few people have erroded our social norms like that douche. While I thought they were stuffy before it's like he dropped his pants and took a shit at the table before his first bite then calls you crazy for being offended.

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  • [–] 43 points 5 months ago (6 children)

    No he won't, he can't even remember what he had for breakfast this morning.

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  • [–] 38 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    He can't even remember all the children he raped.

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    [–] 33 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    He? Remember? He probably has forgotten what he had for breakfast when he left the room.

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  • [–] 11 points 5 months ago

    Came here to say this. But then realised it wouldn't matter because he would just lie about it if asked anyway 😂 "I had breakfast, it was the best breakfast. It broke records for how fast and everyone complimented me about it."

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  • [–] 29 points 5 months ago

    He can’t remember the start of the sentence he’s actively speaking, his memory will play no structural role in any of his future retaliations.

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  • [–] 28 points 5 months ago

    American Presidency being run like the mafia.

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  • [–] 20 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    He doesn't even remember how to control any of his sphincters

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    [–] 20 points 5 months ago

    With any luck American voters will also remember, since they are the ones who paid for the fucking things.

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  • [–] 20 points 5 months ago

    This motherfucker can only remember what someone told him 3 seconds ago.

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  • [–] 18 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    He can't remember the names of people he just talked to.

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  • [–] 17 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Just like he remembers the Afghans that helped fight with US soldiers now at risk of being deported to the Congo?

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    [–] 16 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    More implicit mob boss threats from orange cosplay.

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    [–] 16 points 5 months ago

    As will the stock holders of company whose executives do not perform their basic fiduciary responsibilities.

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  • [–] 15 points 5 months ago

    No he won't. Statements like this have all been bullshit and everyone in the business world knows it.

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  • [–] 15 points 5 months ago

    Oh I do actually believe he really will remember them. For several seconds, possibly even over 15 seconds!

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  • [–] 14 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Corporations who aren't going to want to get their free money back? Trump really is a fucking idiot.

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    [–] 13 points 5 months ago

    The companies in question: Person llc, Woman Inc, Man Co, and Camera and TV inc.

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  • [–] 13 points 5 months ago

    remember them as chumps

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  • [–] 12 points 5 months ago

    Fuck that! We remember what you said and continue to say about Canada ,you entitled, dirtbag shit stain. The level of arrogance makes me want to puke. Pay it all back you cunt!!!

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  • [–] 10 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    This isn't a threat. I'm surprised Trump can remember to smear his tangerine paste on every morning.

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    [–] 9 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Do companies really want to be remembered by this man? Or does anybody want to be remembered by him?

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    [–] 9 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    He's lucky if he remembers what he had for breakfast at this point.

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    [–] 9 points 5 months ago

    Will he though.

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  • [–] 8 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    The same guy who can’t remember he was president a year ago is going to remember all the companies that don’t seek a refund? That’s hilarious.

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    [–] 8 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    He won't remember anything, he's too fucking stupid.

    WE, however, are going to remember EVERYTHING, and he is going to pay for every crime he has committed. Either he will, or those elected leaders who won't punish him will pay, and THEN Trump will pay.

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    [–] 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    He can't even remember to empty his diapie

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