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1. that would be the whole point of a tariff in the first place

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 PM

Apr 1

if it didn't raise prices, what would be the purpose?

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Tariffs Only 'Work' If They Raise Prices [View all] applegrove Apr 1 OP

that would be the whole point of a tariff in the first place samsingh Apr 1 #1

And if he can choose moondust Apr 1 #2

The whole MAGA movements and Republicanism are applegrove Apr 1 #3

The point of tariffs is to protect American manufacturing. maxsolomon Apr 1 #4