Reggie, you have lived your entire life in the shadow of American military protection. Your economy has benefited from American economy.
You refer to all Americans as “yanks”.
That doesn’t go well with everyone.
Mark, “yank” is not an insult. It’s a harmless term, like “aussie” or “pom” or “canuck”.
Try not to take yourself so seriously. Feel free to call me a canuck. I won’t mind.
Do you expect Americans who when asked race on a form identify as Black or Hispanic/Latino to honestly understand you when you refer to them as “bloody yanks” ? I’m talking about large populations in southern California. It’s nice to coexist with different groups but you have prison and even jail populations separated by race. Maybe it’s a way to keep peace between members of the same race who were in opposition to one another as unicarcerated individuals.
What about people in former Confederate states or healing over issues of past slavery or segregation?
Mark, do a search on this site for the phrase “bloody yanks”. You will find the only person who has ever used that phrase on this site is you.
Take some punches first Reg, then respect.
Kash is a bad choice.
I take that as an apology from Trump.
Why? Will he expose more than his quota allows?
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This reminded me of Reg for some reason.
With the use of tariffs, the USA is going to be making some serious money and will dominate competitive markets by simply leveling the playing field, because America is exceptional.
The USA is getting back to tradition:
" From 1790 to 1914, tariffs made up the main source of federal revenue and served as an indispensable component of American foreign policy. In fact, the first major piece of legislation passed in the United States after the ratification of the Constitution was the Tariff Act of 1789, which was enacted in large part to protect the emerging American manufacturing industry."
lol. You are not smart, Ben.
Me
Trump is threatening to tariff all incoming goods by 25%. This will obviously result in some reduction of imports. What amount of money could reasonably be generated by such an approach, and what effect is projected for the US economy overall?
ChatGPT
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, aiming to address issues such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking. In 2023, the United States imported approximately $480 billion worth of goods from Mexico and $430 billion from Canada, totaling about $910 billion.
Source: Trading Economics
Potential Revenue Generation:
If a 25% tariff were applied to the combined $910 billion in imports from Canada and Mexico, it could theoretically generate up to $227.5 billion in annual revenue. However, this estimate doesn’t account for potential reductions in import volumes due to increased costs, which could lead to decreased demand and, consequently, lower tariff revenues.
Projected Effects on the U.S. Economy:
- Increased Consumer Prices: Tariffs function as a tax on imported goods, and the added costs are often passed on to consumers. This can result in higher prices for a wide range of products, including consumer electronics, appliances, apparel, vehicles, and food items. For instance, the Consumer Technology Association has expressed concerns that such tariffs could lead to significant price increases for electronics.
Source: Investopedia
- Inflationary Pressures: The rise in consumer prices contributes to overall inflation. Analysts predict that implementing these tariffs could increase U.S. headline inflation to around 3% in the following year.
Source: The Times
- Impact on GDP and Employment: Higher consumer prices can reduce purchasing power, potentially leading to decreased consumer spending—a key driver of the U.S. economy. This reduction in spending may slow economic growth and negatively affect employment. Estimates suggest that the U.S. could face a one percentage point reduction in GDP.
Source: Ivey Business School
- Supply Chain Disruptions: The U.S., Canada, and Mexico are deeply integrated through supply chains, especially in sectors like automotive, agriculture, and manufacturing. Tariffs could disrupt these supply chains, leading to production delays and increased costs for businesses that rely on cross-border trade. The U.S. automotive industry, for example, could face substantial challenges due to its reliance on parts and vehicles from Canada and Mexico.
Source: WION News
- Retaliatory Measures: Canada and Mexico might respond with their own tariffs on U.S. exports, adversely affecting American farmers, manufacturers, and other exporters. Such trade conflicts can escalate, leading to broader economic disruptions. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has warned that these tariffs could trigger retaliatory measures, harming U.S. consumers and industries.
Source: Associated Press
- Trade Agreement Strains: Unilateral tariff impositions could strain relations under agreements like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), potentially leading to legal disputes and undermining the stability of North American trade relations. Repeated tariff threats from Trump can destabilize US-Mexico-Canada relations, risking trade agreements like the USMCA and devastating trade flows.
Source: The Times
In summary, while a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico could generate significant revenue, it is likely to lead to higher consumer prices, inflation, disrupted supply chains, and potential retaliatory actions, collectively posing substantial risks to the U.S. economy.
tl;dr
You are screwed, and your leader is fat and orange and stupid. lol.
PS
Have you figured out who pays tariffs yet? lol.
That depiction is a very good glow up. Taking what resources you have, current and recent lifestyle and fine tuning it.
Looks like a McDonald’s breakfast. The skin healthy with egg and vitamin c from orange juice. Superficial scars and loose skin made tighter like the topside of a bun. The loincloth like a sumo mawashi and overall sumo build to maximize athleticism with the weight.
You can laugh, but let me guess if you’re called out to fight, you’re sick…
It’s about making the best with what you currently have and are.
You know Reg, you can put somebody in a diaper to poke fun. Shame in your artifice here is that your can can supposedly strip down and stride like a man without taking clumsy baby steps, yet you can never lose the feeling of it. The density the puffiness and loaded at best. Your in a diaper for life. How real do you feel? Real?
Is sex and body shaming a joke to you? Can anything even be funny with an existence like that?
Talk about empty soulless flesh. It’s sadder than fake it’s reality to you.
Hey, Mark. Are you doing anything fun for Christmas? We’re not. lol. Quiet year here for us.
I might go out with family or travel. I’m interested in staying celibate this month just like last. Still in a hotel.
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Why do you stay in a hotel, Mark? That’s very expensive.
Same reason I can’t type 2 sentences here without a “meltdown”.
I just think it’s wise to conserve money.
So are Cialis and Viagra, wouldn’t you consider them quite the waste for you?
Couldn’t you accomplish the same with a suppository?
Your diaper looks and smells backwards torpedo.