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ProfessorGAC

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14. Well, Yeah

Reply to Jersey Devil (Reply #12)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 05:02 PM

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That's exactly what he wants. He doesn't like the decision so, he ignores it.
On top of that, no matter the legal (or illiegality) of the tariffs, other countries don't pay them, collect them, or have anything to do with them. US importers pay those. Then, depending on market segment, 70-94% of thatvcost is passed to the consumer.
No wonder he's convinced this tariffs are a great idea. He has no idea how this all works.

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That was my first question Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday #2

They should all tell him to fuck off. bif Monday #3

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My thought exactly! Jersey Devil Monday #12

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Wasn't aware of that (no finalized deals). Disaffected Monday #19

As far as I can tell Johonny Monday #20

OK, sounds right. Disaffected Monday #21

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THIS is a fact!! bluestarone Monday #18

Unhinged ass hole - fuck his threats fujiyamasan Monday #13

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