Summary
Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are causing rising consumer prices, market losses, and job risks, but his administration defends them as necessary for long-term economic independence.
Critics warn the tariffs hurt low-income households dependent on cheap imports, especially from China.
Officials argue the American dream isn’t about “cheap baubles,” but higher living standards. However, economists say tariffs worsen inflation and housing affordability.
Despite past GOP support for cheap goods, MAGA allies now downplay short-term pain.
Try decades.
Trump doesn’t think anything. The Heritage Foundation has one of their minions tell him what to think and say, and he does it. But like the colossal narcissist he is, they make him think it’s his idea, then he says it is. 100% predictable.
The man is in late stages of dementia, and it would be pitiable if he hadn’t been such a spoiled, entitled, narcissistic, psychopathic asshole his entire life. He is a tool to them, but one that is uncontrollable and unpredictable. That is, to anyone but Putin, who has the kompromat on Trump.