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FoggyLake

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3. It is my understanding that

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:33 PM

Apr 2025

the government that imposes the tariff collects revenue from it, which should be used for public spending. Perhaps the cost is spread amongst importer, seller, consumer and government. IDK. Maybe there's a government expert who can explain it? Oh wait... he/she's probably been fired.

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Why Trump is so keen on tariffs. Every other explanation he gives is a lie. [View all] FoggyLake Apr 2025 OP

Not true gab13by13 Apr 2025 #1

It is my understanding that FoggyLake Apr 2025 #3

In many cases he appears to be mistaking trade deficits for tariffs. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #2