Tariff Man and his tariff plan cause market plunges

He's retaliating because they retaliated after he pushed for a trade war

He's retaliating because they retaliated after he pushed for a trade war Originally Posted by HDGristle

You conveniently fail to mention that China has been imposing tarriffs on us for decades. We just bent over. We did nothing. Until Trump came along. He’s trying to level the playing field. Our corrupt, feckless politicians sold us down the road and made China a superpower. But their economy is in a precarious position. Weaker than ours. So let’s see who blinks first. Maybe China will finally invade Taiwan. Buckle up.

We have also had tariffs on Chinese products for decades. You missed the opportunity to talk about the other trade barriers and protectionist policies they implemented that he feels were unfair so he escalated a trade war.

Which is crushing our soybean farmers. And dropshippers. And toy manufacturers. Etc

We have also had tariffs on Chinese products for decades. You missed the opportunity to talk about the other trade barriers and protectionist policies they implemented that he feels were unfair so he escalated a trade war.

Which is crushing our soybean farmers. And dropshippers. And toy manufacturers. Etc Originally Posted by HDGristle

Our tarriffs were very low. Not nearly as high as China imposed on us. And of course they closed their markets to outsiders. And stole our IP. To say Trump is the bad guy here is ludicrous. It’s amusing that there’s still people in the “orange man bad”TDS stage. Pathetic.

But you can side with the Commies because Orange man bad.

He had other options within his authority to address that without starting trade war, Bam.

This isn't a 232 tariff. This is him pulling out the IEEPA card again and trying to use powers 2 courts have affirmed aren't his to wield. That's not me taking China side. That's me being against the largest attempted tax increase since 1993. One that will cost us billions

He had other options within his authority to address that without starting trade war, Bam.

This isn't a 232 tariff. This is him pulling out the IEEPA card again and trying to use powers 2 courts have affirmed aren't his to wield. That's not me taking China side. That's me being against the largest attempted tax increase since 1993. One that will cost us billions Originally Posted by HDGristle

They started it.

For those not paying attention, this is why Trump is slapping 100% tariffs on China


China is currently imposing new export controls on rare earth minerals and has introduced retaliatory port fees on U.S. ships, escalating tensions in trade relations with the United States. These actions come in response to U.S. tariffs and are part of a broader strategy to assert control over critical resources essential for various industries.
CNBC NBC News Originally Posted by bambino

This is for our calm heads in Congress to resolve and find solutions. Not the Maga Tang throwing his hands and voice into the air. Markets dipped almost 900 points because of his stupidity today.....this is market manipulation at it's core

Congress will do nothing. If Trump says tariffs on China are needed, the Dems in Congress will oppose just bc Trump is making the recommendation. That’s what they do.

If you can’t handle some market volatility like today stocks probably aren’t for you.

This is for our calm heads in Congress to resolve and find solutions. Not the Maga Tang throwing his hands and voice into the air. Markets dipped almost 900 points because of his stupidity today.....this is market manipulation at it's core Originally Posted by eyecu2

Congress? Some of the dumbest people in America are in Congress. It takes no talent, skills or intellect whatsoever to become a congressman. Do we need to be reminded that the body is full of mental midgets like AOC, Hank Johnson and Jasmine Crockett? Congress is the last place we should entrust with people’s financial interests.

Congress? Some of the dumbest people in America are in Congress. It takes no talent, skills or intellect whatsoever to become a congressman. Do we need to be reminded that the body is full of mental midgets like AOC, Hank Johnson and Jasmine Crockett? Congress is the last place we should entrust with people’s financial interests. Originally Posted by Jacuzzme

As a reminder the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power to impose tariffs. Not the president. A guy who was claimed is being the "dumbest person he ever taught" by one of his econ professors.

Do I think that Congress has some idiots in it -sure?

But it also has some relatively smart people too - and those people should be relegating to a committee on tariffs. The price should be accountable and transparent. Currently it is not because nothing that Donald Trump thinks of is part of "thinking"--it's always reacting.

It's not using sound judgment it's using retribution. Trump has no sound basis and keeps whipsawing the markets.

It's obscene and unwarranted vs planned and consistent

As a reminder the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power to impose tariffs. Not the president. A guy who was claimed is being the "dumbest person he ever taught" by one of his econ professors.

Do I think that Congress has some idiots in it -sure?

But it also has some relatively smart people too - and those people should be relegating to a committee on tariffs. The price should be accountable and transparent. Currently it is not because nothing that Donald Trump thinks of is part of "thinking"--it's always reacting.

It's not using sound judgment it's using retribution. Trump has no sound basis and keeps whipsawing the markets.

It's obscene and unwarranted vs planned and consistent Originally Posted by eyecu2

you might want to check on that ...


In the U.S. Constitution, Congress holds the exclusive power to impose tariffs
. This power comes from Article I, Section 8, including the Taxing and Spending Clause for duties and imposts (tariffs), and the Commerce Clause for regulating foreign trade.



Over time, Congress has transferred some of this authority to the executive branch through legislation. This enables the president to impose tariffs under specific conditions set by Congress. Laws such as the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and the Trade Act of 1974 are examples of this delegation.

Perhaps some delegating of tariffs have been given, but NOT 100% of them as is now the case. It's not even agreed upon law at this point to the extent that Trump has usurped that power; it's in front of SCOTUS in November and faces serious possibility of being overturned in part or in whole.


The point isn't about applying tariffs, it's about doing it in such a way that makes no sense other than to whipsaw markets.

When that happens - people that have advanced knowledge, just like an insider trader have advantages over the average investor. People that are convicted of insider trading typically face fines and imprisonment possibilities. Which one would be appropriate for this administration and it's unfair dealings?

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Xi will cave. His economy is in the crapper. Trump holds the cards!!!!

We have also had tariffs on Chinese products for decades. You missed the opportunity to talk about the other trade barriers and protectionist policies they implemented that he feels were unfair so he escalated a trade war.

Which is crushing our soybean farmers. And dropshippers. And toy manufacturers. Etc Originally Posted by HDGristle

China has destroyed so many American industries, arguing for them, just to spite Trump is just unfathomable.

Do you even know where the nearest soybean farmer lives in relation to you?

Nearest field with soybeans in it?

Budweiser also fucked with farmers we know in Montana who raised barley for them for years.

They wanted the farmers to store the barley until they needed it, so, the farmers quit producing the barley.

And, instead, they produce hay now.

Though more likely with the growth in the area from all the people fleeing the west coast, those field will turn into million dollar liberal homes, and we will be even less able to feed ourselves.

Farmers have been dependent upon the economy, from the time Farming started and created the first economy.

Nothing new Gristle.

Just another reason to bitch.

Do you even know where the nearest soybean farmer lives in relation to you?

Nearest field with soybeans in it? Originally Posted by Devo

Let's help him out. Here's what they look like:



Bonus question #1: What is the biggest source of Chinese demand for soybeans?

a) animal feed
b) cooking oil
c) biofuels
d) human consumption (soy sauce, soymilk, tofu, etc.)

Bonus question #2: Which countries are the leading growers of soybeans outside of the US?