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Bev54

(13,185 posts)

7. If you subsidize your industries then tariffs will be placed on you by other countries

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 09:51 AM

Apr 2025

The US already subsidizes its farmers. US punishes other countries for what you consider subsidies, such as Canada softwood lumber which is not subsidized but bids on crown land timber. You could also say goodbye to WTO if you aren't going to play fair.