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[DwightShrute]

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TACOS for everyone !

Add the EU to the list. everyday he is winning and its driving the lunatics Left even more crazy. There must be a level 5 TDS.




MAGA Jersey Girl
@Lainie19148

President Trump’s Accomplishments so far:

• Signed 174 executive orders, 45 memoranda, 75 proclamations
• Laken Riley Act signed into law
• Illegal border crossings down 94-96%
• Initiated mass deportation operations
• Reinstated 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
• Additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports
• Secured $500 billion Apple investment, 20,000 U.S. jobs
• TSMC $100 billion U.S. semiconductor investment
• $500 billion AI infrastructure project
• Breakthrough U.S.-UK trade deal
• Air traffic control system overhaul plan
• Designated English as official U.S. language
• Reinstated Mexico City Policy (anti-abortion pacts)
• Paused federal grants and loans for review
• Reinstated Schedule F executive order
• Ended federal DEI programs
• Recognized two sexes on official documents
• Froze federal hiring (except military, immigration, national security)
• Ordered federal workers back to office full-time
• Withdrew from Paris Climate Accord, WHO, UNESCO
• Authorized strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
• Secured release of American hostages (Venezuela, Afghanistan, Russia, Belarus, Hamas)
• Arrested terrorist behind 2021 Abbey Gate attack
• Established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
• Pardoned individuals convicted for January 6, 2021, Capitol events
• Designated drug cartels as terrorist organizations
• Invoked Alien Enemies Act for deportations
• Launched "Project Homecoming" self-deportation program
• Expanded Guantanamo Bay migrant operations center
• Banned transgender troops from military service
• Established Make America Healthy Again Commission
• Froze funding to universities accused of antisemitism
• Largest fentanyl seizure in U.S. history
• Rescued 115 children, arrested 205 child sex predators
• Gulf of Mexico
• secured the border
• Rosie O'Donnell left
• Ellen DeGeneres left
• Stephen Colbert fired

https://x.com/i/status/1922103285697204567

[khicks26]

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TACOS for everyone !

You idiot LOL

[jt315]

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TACOS for everyone !

[Hareeba!]

https://x.com/RoguePOTUSStaff/status/1949530230827204898

[DwightShrute]

BREAKING: DOJ SHUTS DOWN MASSIVE DARK WEB CHILD ABUSE NETWORK

Over 120,000 members. Millions of files. Pure evil — taken down.

The Department of Justice, in coordination with the FBI, just dismantled one of the largest child sexual abuse networks on the dark web in U.S. history.
Operation Grayskull took down 4 major dark web sites used to share violent and exploitative material involving children.

More than 120,000 users
Millions of illegal files
18 convicted, including some sentenced to 20+ years to life in prison

This is one of the most significant victories ever in the fight against online child exploitation.

U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison:

“We will not stop until we bring every one of these monsters to justice.”

[DwightShrute]

Woke is dying

https://x.com/i/status/1949659125765337425

[DwightShrute]

Aw c'mon. Think about it. Can you think of one specific instance where a dollar of the billions will come from anywhere apart from American companies importing stuff and American people paying higher prices?

If billions are generated it has to come from some source. Even if China does reduce prices, someone has to give the US govt the tariff tax.

I don't think you can name any specific instance that extra govt tax money is sourced from anywhere outside America.

its obviously not a black and white issue. There are several factor that take place regarding tariffs and they differ depending on the country. What works for one country might not work for another. Too many factors involved to make a blanket statement.

I will remind you that several years ago Toyota wanted to build a plant in Mexico and sell their vehicles to the US. America said ok but if you do, we will imposed a 25% tariff on all Toyota cars. Toyota built the plant in the US instead. Trump doesn't want everything to be built in the US either but wants to incentivize domestic production at home. Tariffs do that.



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• Chinese Manufacturers: Some Chinese manufacturers have reportedly absorbed roughly 20% of tariff costs by cutting prices to mitigate the impact on their US customers. However, other accounts suggest that while US companies have pressured their Chinese suppliers to reduce prices, these manufacturers often have thin margins, limiting their ability to significantly cut costs.
• Nintendo: The Japanese electronics company Nintendo has maintained the US price of its Switch 2 game console at $449.99, indicating a potential absorption of tariff costs to keep the product competitive.
• Fuling: This Chinese cutlery supplier stated that their clients anticipate them to bear "part of the increased tariff costs", suggesting a price reduction to offset the tariffs.
• TIRTIR: A South Korean beauty brand popular with American consumers has indicated its capacity to absorb the majority of the tariffs imposed on its products.

Other strategies to avoid tariffs

Beyond direct price reductions, foreign companies employ various strategies to mitigate the effects of US tariffs:

• Relocation of Production: Some companies are shifting production to countries not subject to tariffs, or with more favorable trade agreements, to avoid the additional costs altogether.
• Improving Efficiency and Reducing Production Costs: Foreign suppliers can focus on becoming more efficient in their production to absorb tariff costs without significant price reductions.
• Negotiating Tariff Reductions: Some countries have successfully negotiated deals with the US to reduce or eliminate tariffs on certain products, as seen in the case of Vietnam, says Bloomberg.com.
• Tariff Engineering: Companies may modify product designs or classifications to qualify for lower tariffs, a practice known as tariff engineering. For instance, some manufacturers might add features that alter a product's tariff classification, leading to a lower duty rate.

While some foreign suppliers have demonstrably lowered prices to offset the burden of US tariffs, the overall impact on consumers and businesses remains a complex issue with varied outcomes across different industries and products.

[Hareeba!]

https://x.com/LincolnSquareHQ/status/1949672582527037749

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Except it's not a lie. What you said is not true.

Its definitely not always the case. Neither is the fact that foreign suppliers DO reduce their prices to offset the tariff and remain competitive. Two things can be true at the same time.

A tariff will allow a domestic company to be competitive and to create the product locally, thus creating jobs at home rather than overseas. Does everything have to be made in China? Of course not.

US wages higher this year than in 40 years particularly for low-wage workers.

I predict the US economy will be on fire in year 3 of Trump's presidency and even better in his final year.

Aw c'mon. Think about it. Can you think of one specific instance where a dollar of the billions will come from anywhere apart from American companies importing stuff and American people paying higher prices?

If billions are generated it has to come from some source. Even if China does reduce prices, someone has to give the US govt the tariff tax.

I don't think you can name any specific instance that extra govt tax money is sourced from anywhere outside America.

[DwightShrute]

I haven't made much comment about if tariffs are good bad. Because I don't think it's a black and white thing.

I actually think Australia needs to protect some local industries more, which can't be done due to free trade agreements. But I also understand that would mean I would be paying that subsidy as a form of backdoor tax. Not the country being locked out to help our local businesses. In some cases I am happy to pay that price.

You and Trump seem to be selling the lie that the extra billions of dollars generated will come from somewhere other than American consumers.

If I was American, the major criticism I would have about the tariffs is that such widespread blanket tariffing is going to disproportionately affect poorer people a lot more than then the rich. Because normal daily consumption costs a much higher percentage of income the lower you are paid.

Except it's not a lie. What you said is not true.

Its definitely not always the case. Neither is the fact that foreign suppliers DO reduce their prices to offset the tariff and remain competitive. Two things can be true at the same time.

A tariff will allow a domestic company to be competitive and to create the product locally, thus creating jobs at home rather than overseas. Does everything have to be made in China? Of course not.

US wages higher this year than in 40 years particularly for low-wage workers.

I predict the US economy will be on fire in year 3 of Trump's presidency and even better in his final year.

[DwightShrute]

Yes. That's why it is open question if the old deals really were as worthless as he has portrayed.

The "cost" of things like alliances, influence and soft power could end up looking way more valuable in 10 years they they do right now.

ok let's take Canada for example. I hold a Canadian passport, I grew up there, and have lived there most of my life. So I know a little about the place.

Canada has had it good for decades because of the fact they the US's neighbor. I am specifically referring to the trillions they have saved over the years not having to spend on military. It was a given that if any country decided to attack Canada, the US would defend us. Canada never even bothered to pay their 2% commitment to Nato. What did Canada do with all the money they saved? Record debt, high taxes, out of control immigration, housing prices through the roof, suppression of speech, a failing healthcare system, and tyranny during Covid.

We can talk for days about all this shit. All I am saying is the US has been taken advantage of for a long time and its because weak incompetent politicians allowed it. Trump is fighting for better deals for his country as any leader should. There will be some things that don't work, some that will take a while to work after adjustments are in place and there are some deals that will be winners right off the bat. Doing nothing isn't working. Letting in millions into the country isn't a solution. That's what would have continues in Kamala won.

[jt315]

Quit projecting with the tariffs. The tariffs are bad for the consumers as they are the #1 cause of inflation. This is why the price of beef, coffee, orange juice, lumber, electricity and cars is through the roof with Trump.

Speaking of economically illiterate


January CPI. 3%
June CPI. 2.7 %

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precisely. countries have always done this.

When you outside your country and the return, you are allowed to bring back a quantity of certain things duty-free. That's basically a consumer tariff under a different name. Otherwise, people would fly to a neighboring country with empty suitcases and return with hundreds of cartons of cigs (or whatever) to sell at a discount.

Having lived in Canada near the US border, I would go most weekend to my place in Washington State. As long as I was there 48 hours, I can bring back all sorts of items duty free. Tariff free. People who live along the border will shop in the US, and return to Canada immediately all the time and pay the duty because it was still cheaper than buying it in Canada. They just had to endure long border lines at times.

Its funny how it seems like people are criticizing Trump for negotiating trade deals with other countries, including the use of tariffs, when there countries have been using tariffs forever themselves and no one gave a shit. If Trump does it, then they magically give a shit.

I haven't made much comment about if tariffs are good bad. Because I don't think it's a black and white thing.

I actually think Australia needs to protect some local industries more, which can't be done due to free trade agreements. But I also understand that would mean I would be paying that subsidy as a form of backdoor tax. Not the country being locked out to help our local businesses. In some cases I am happy to pay that price.

You and Trump seem to be selling the lie that the extra billions of dollars generated will come from somewhere other than American consumers.

If I was American, the major criticism I would have about the tariffs is that such widespread blanket tariffing is going to disproportionately affect poorer people a lot more than then the rich. Because normal daily consumption costs a much higher percentage of income the lower you are paid.

[DwightShrute]

To protect local industries.

The cost is higher prices for the tariffing country's consumers.

In no world does it generate income from other countries. It may hurt their sales numbers, but no country is sending cash to America

precisely. countries have always done this.

When you outside your country and the return, you are allowed to bring back a quantity of certain things duty-free. That's basically a consumer tariff under a different name. Otherwise, people would fly to a neighboring country with empty suitcases and return with hundreds of cartons of cigs (or whatever) to sell at a discount.

Having lived in Canada near the US border, I would go most weekend to my place in Washington State. As long as I was there 48 hours, I can bring back all sorts of items duty free. Tariff free. People who live along the border will shop in the US, and return to Canada immediately all the time and pay the duty because it was still cheaper than buying it in Canada. They just had to endure long border lines at times.

Its funny how it seems like people are criticizing Trump for negotiating trade deals with other countries, including the use of tariffs, when there countries have been using tariffs forever themselves and no one gave a shit. If Trump does it, then they magically give a shit.

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maybe I am not following your train of thought here. Isn't Trump dismantling many trade deals and creating new ones?

Yes. That's why it is open question if the old deals really were as worthless as he has portrayed.

The "cost" of things like alliances, influence and soft power could end up looking way more valuable in 10 years they they do right now.

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why does virtually every country use tariffs?

To protect local industries.

The cost is higher prices for the tariffing country's consumers.

In no world does it generate income from other countries. It may hurt their sales numbers, but no country is sending cash to America

[DwightShrute]

I'd say America was buying influence and forming alliances to exercise control.

Much like China has been doing with their belt and road initiative.

I'd also guess that the USA has plenty more deals tilted their way in this world than the handful being pointed at as bad as well.

If they really are bad or worthless deals, and what will be lost by dismantling them, is still an open question.

maybe I am not following your train of thought here. Isn't Trump dismantling many trade deals and creating new ones?

[jt315]

https://x.com/i/status/1949584733622730760

TACO



Fifteen percent is not to be underestimated but it is the best we could get,” she added of the still high rate of duties that exports from the 27 European countries will face. “Fifteen percent is certainly a challenge for some, but we should not forget it keeps access to the American market.”

She described the meeting with Trump as “very difficult because we started far apart from each other.” In the end, she said it was “good and satisfactory.”

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any serious person who discusses politics knew America's leaders allowed countries to get the better of them for the longest time. Not sure exactly why

I'd say America was buying influence and forming alliances to exercise control.

Much like China has been doing with their belt and road initiative.

I'd also guess that the USA has plenty more deals tilted their way in this world than the handful being pointed at as bad as well.

If they really are bad or worthless deals, and what will be lost by dismantling them, is still an open question.

[DwightShrute]

Quit projecting with the tariffs. The tariffs are bad for the consumers as they are the #1 cause of inflation. This is why the price of beef, coffee, orange juice, lumber, electricity and cars is through the roof with Trump.

why does virtually every country use tariffs?