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gab13by13

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2. Krasnov's tariffs had nothing to do with economics or with bringing back manufacturing.

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Tue May 13, 2025, 09:28 AM

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His tariffs were nothing more than a protection racket designed to make him money.

Countries and CEO's would come groveling to Krasnov with bags of money for carve outs to his tariffs.

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The Ultimate Bait and Switch of Trump's Tariffs [View all] Dulcinea Tuesday OP

Spot on. The examples are worth remembering for future reference Raven123 Tuesday #1

Krasnov's tariffs had nothing to do with economics or with bringing back manufacturing. gab13by13 Tuesday #2

Great article: crystal clear, easy read. Bernardo de La Paz Tuesday #3