Here come the tariffs

[dogcows 1,172]

Trump: Tariffs are great, they don’t raise prices!

Trump, later the same year: I’m gonna lower tariffs because they made prices too high.

This man is a buffoon. But he’s in good company the 77 million people who voted for him are just as dumb (or dumber) than him.

[seafoam1 3,480]

23 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Trump: Tariffs are great, they don’t raise prices!

Trump, later the same year: I’m gonna lower tariffs because they made prices too high.

This man is a buffoon. But he’s in good company the 77 million people who voted for him are just as dumb (or dumber) than him.

Dogshlt doesn't even know what year it is. 

[dogcows 1,172]

1 hour ago, seafoam1 said:

Dogshlt doesn't even know what year it is. 

Case in point ^^^

Believe it or not, 45/47 has only been serving this term for less than a year. Do you think he somehow magically started the tariffs before he was in office?  

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

8 hours ago, TimHauck said:

Not sure I follow.  They claimed from the beginning the main reason for the tariffs was encouraging things to be manufactured here, right?  If so, removing the tariffs on sh1t we don’t make makes sense.  Of course they should have realized that about 9 months ago though.

I meant to stay inflation, not unemployment.

But yeah, tariff stuff, prices go up, they lie and say no.  Remove tariffs to lower prices.

Yes it makes sense to remove them but they should have never put them on.  They are forced to admit they lied about tariff effects on prices.

[TimHauck 3,366]

6 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

I meant to stay inflation, not unemployment.

But yeah, tariff stuff, prices go up, they lie and say no.  Remove tariffs to lower prices.

Yes it makes sense to remove them but they should have never put them on.  They are forced to admit they lied about tariff effects on prices.

Yup

[thegeneral 3,699]

Beef prices are up because of the migrant cowboys who rustled their cattle across the border!

 

[SaintsInDome2006 739]

Switzerland appears to have bribed Trump to get their tariffs reduced.

[Gepetto 1,466]

AI Overview

The price of beef is high due to a combination of declining domestic supply, high demand, and increased production costs. A multi-year drought, coupled with rising grain prices, forced ranchers to sell off a large portion of their herds, leading to the smallest cattle inventory in decades. This shortage is occurring at a time when demand remains strong, and production costs for ranchers, including feed and fuel, have increased. Additionally, tariffs on beef imports and trade disputes have further constrained supply, preventing imports from offsetting domestic shortages. 

Declining domestic supply

A severe drought and high grain prices in previous years forced many ranchers to sell off a larger-than-normal percentage of their cattle, including breeding females.

This resulted in the U.S. cattle herd shrinking to its lowest level since 1951, creating a significant shortage of beef.

It will take several years to rebuild the herd, as it takes about 18-24 months to raise a calf to slaughter weight.

Because of high prices, ranchers are incentivized to sell their heifers for meat rather than keeping them to build up the herd, which is delaying the recovery of the supply. 

High demand

Despite the high prices, demand for beef remains strong.

Consumers are not significantly reducing their consumption of popular items like hamburgers and steaks. 

Increased costs and tariffs 

Ranchers are facing higher overhead costs for feed, labor, and fuel.

Tariffs on imported beef from countries like Brazil and Australia have reduced supply, as imports have decreased and the domestic supply is already low.

Some analysts argue that trade imbalances, such as the lack of market access for U.S. beef in countries like Argentina, also contribute to the problem. 

[thegeneral 3,699]

2 minutes ago, Gepetto said:

AI Overview

The price of beef is high due to a combination of declining domestic supply, high demand, and increased production costs. A multi-year drought, coupled with rising grain prices, forced ranchers to sell off a large portion of their herds, leading to the smallest cattle inventory in decades. This shortage is occurring at a time when demand remains strong, and production costs for ranchers, including feed and fuel, have increased. Additionally, tariffs on beef imports and trade disputes have further constrained supply, preventing imports from offsetting domestic shortages. 

Declining domestic supply

A severe drought and high grain prices in previous years forced many ranchers to sell off a larger-than-normal percentage of their cattle, including breeding females.

This resulted in the U.S. cattle herd shrinking to its lowest level since 1951, creating a significant shortage of beef.

It will take several years to rebuild the herd, as it takes about 18-24 months to raise a calf to slaughter weight.

Because of high prices, ranchers are incentivized to sell their heifers for meat rather than keeping them to build up the herd, which is delaying the recovery of the supply. 

High demand

Despite the high prices, demand for beef remains strong.

Consumers are not significantly reducing their consumption of popular items like hamburgers and steaks. 

Increased costs and tariffs 

Ranchers are facing higher overhead costs for feed, labor, and fuel.

Tariffs on imported beef from countries like Brazil and Australia have reduced supply, as imports have decreased and the domestic supply is already low.

Some analysts argue that trade imbalances, such as the lack of market access for U.S. beef in countries like Argentina, also contribute to the problem. 

Pffft. No mention of immigrant cow herders sneaking diseased cows over the border.

[Gepetto 1,466]

38 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

Pffft. No mention of immigrant cow herders sneaking diseased cows over the border.

Scott Bessent is full of cow patties.

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

Trump’s Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows

The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/us/politics/trumps-tariffs-trade-data.html

 

Hmm, just like all the smart people said would happen.

[squistion 2,627]

2 hours ago, Ron_Artest said:

Trump’s Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows

The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/us/politics/trumps-tariffs-trade-data.html

Hmm, just like all the smart people said would happen.

For non-subscribers:

Trump’s Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs took a toll on trade in August, as imports dropped 5.1 percent, to $340.4 billion, after taxes on exports from roughly 90 countries went into effect on Aug. 7, newly released data from the Commerce Department showed Wednesday.

U.S. exports were essentially flat, rising 0.1 percent to $280.8 billion. Because of the sharp fall in imports, the U.S. trade deficit in goods and services for the month also dropped sharply, shrinking nearly 24 percent, to $59.6 billion, compared with July.

The data, which had been delayed by more than a month because of the government shutdown, gives the first look at trade patterns after Mr. Trump introduced what is effectively a new trading system for the United States.

The president announced global double-digit tariffs in April on what he called “Liberation Day,” saying that the previous system had cheated the United States and cost it jobs and money. While his tariffs briefly went into effect, they were then largely paused for four months as the administration tried to strike deals with trading partners.

On Aug. 7, the tariffs again went into effect, with a 15 percent rate on goods from Bolivia, Ecuador and Nigeria, 20 percent on Taiwanese products and 50 percent on Brazilian exports.

Altogether, they brought the U.S. effective tariff rate to more than 18 percent, the highest level since 1934, according to the Budget Lab at Yale.

U.S. imports and exports had risen in July, as companies that depend on international trade had tried to complete their shipments before those tariffs went into effect. In August, trade then dropped, as American businesses imported fewer industrial supplies, food and beverages and machinery, according to an analysis by Moody’s Analytics.

[squistion 2,627]

Who could have ever predicted this? 

https://x.com/i/trending/1996400576180212066

Canadian Boycott Hits Las Vegas Tourism and U.S. Alcohol Sales

Last updated 3 hours ago

 

Las Vegas saw 3.41 million visitors in October 2025, down 4.4% from 2024, with year-to-date arrivals at 32.3 million, a 7.6% drop. Canadian numbers fell 15-20% through mid-year, linked to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods that prompted alcohol boycotts, cutting U.S. spirits exports by 62% and wine by 67% in early 2025. While claims of $4 billion lost in Vegas and $900 million in alcohol circulate, official losses are lower, around hundreds of millions, amid other factors like high fees and competition. City leaders respond with ads urging Canadians to return.

[dogcows 1,172]

Thanks to the tariffs, we will all see our taxpayer money used to bail out farmers… just like last time Donnie was in the White House. $12 billion announced today. 

 

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

2 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Thanks to the tariffs, we will all see our taxpayer money used to bail out farmers… just like last time Donnie was in the White House. $12 billion announced today. 

 

Yup, knew this was coming.  He focks over the farmers, then he comes and "saves" them.  Hopefully they aren't dumb enough to buy it this time.  Many farmers saw how the tariffs focked them over already.

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-announce-12-billion-bailout-plan-farmers-white/story?id=128214384

[dogcows 1,172]

1 hour ago, Ron_Artest said:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-announce-12-billion-bailout-plan-farmers-white/story?id=128214384

This is socialism. But for some reason it’s ok if used to bail out farmers, Wall Street firms, car companies, etc…

Meanwhile the gullible masses are mad at Somalians or Colombians or, or, or…. I should have gotten into the MAGA business. So many idiots to bilk.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,997]

Winning

[shadrap 268]

22 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Winning

I agree.  he has been in office 1 year.  1 year.  takes time to repair damage already done.  IMHO

[Hardcore troubadour 15,997]

Just now, shadrap said:

I agree.  he has been in office 1 year.  1 year.  takes time to repair damage already done.  IMHO

We’ve taken in more revenue on tariffs than paying the farmers will cost.  

[shadrap 268]

1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

We’ve taken in more revenue on tariffs than paying the farmers will cost.  

he just negotiated a peace deal with Rihanda & Congo. been killing each other for 20 years.  how is that going to help him.  he actually cares when people die.  regardless of who they are. crickets.  

[dogcows 1,172]

32 minutes ago, shadrap said:

he just negotiated a peace deal with Rihanda & Congo. been killing each other for 20 years.  how is that going to help him.  he actually cares when people die.  regardless of who they are. crickets.  

Another simp buying the “Trump stopped a war” nonsense LOL. Just when I see Trump on TV and think he is the dumbest person alive, I come here and am reminded of the even dumber people who believe his . 

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Yet even as leaders signed the accord abroad, violence flared on the ground, resulting in more civilian deaths, injuries and displacement.

Since Tuesday, intense fighting – including the use of heavy weaponry and shelling – has been reported in several villages across Uvira, Walungu, Kabare, Fizi and Kalehe territories, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said.

Fake peace prize for fake peace. Very fitting.

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

2 hours ago, shadrap said:

I agree.  he has been in office 1 year.  1 year.  takes time to repair damage already done.  IMHO

He did the damage

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

2 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

We’ve taken in more revenue on tariffs than paying the farmers will cost.  

When you say "taken in", you mean taxes paid by Americans, right?  Wouldn't it be better to bring in revenue from China?

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

1 hour ago, shadrap said:

he just negotiated a peace deal with Rihanda & Congo. been killing each other for 20 years.  how is that going to help him.  he actually cares when people die.  regardless of who they are. crickets.  

He actually cares when people die

That's why we're blowing up boats in the Caribbean

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

China's exports to the United States dropped sharply this year in the face of President Trump's tariffs — but the country is still finding plenty of customers elsewhere around the world.

Customs data on Monday showed the country's trade surplus for the year topped a trillion dollars for the first time.

The all-time high came as China's overall exports in November were up 5.9% from a year ago, even as exports to the United States plunged by nearly 29%. At the same time, imports to China rose only slightly last month.

Magas told me that China needed us.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,997]

Less stuff from China? Awesome 

[dogcows 1,172]

1 hour ago, Ron_Artest said:

When you say "taken in", you mean taxes paid by Americans, right?  Wouldn't it be better to bring in revenue from China?

LOL at the people who can’t see they got robbed with these tariffs and the money is being given to the rich landowners who pretend to be “humble” farmers.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,997]

4 minutes ago, dogcows said:

LOL at the people who can’t see they got robbed with these tariffs and the money is being given to the rich landowners who pretend to be “humble” farmers.

Talk to your buddy Artest.  He’s the one that was complaining about how much Trump was hurting the farmers. 

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

8 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Talk to your buddy Artest.  He’s the one that was complaining about how much Trump was hurting the farmers. 

Trump hurt farmers and then took your money to help them.  And you cheer it on.

It's amazing how stupid you are.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,997]

5 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

Trump hurt farmers and then took your money to help them.  And you cheer it on.

It's amazing how stupid you are.

Dog Cows thinks you’re pretty stupid 

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Dog Cows thinks you’re pretty stupid 

No he thinks you're stupid, just like everyone else.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,997]

4 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

No he thinks you're stupid, just like everyone else.

No, it’s clear he thinks you are. He thinks I’m evil. 

[seafoam1 3,480]

1 hour ago, Ron_Artest said:

No he thinks you're stupid, just like everyone else.

No. YOU ARE. 

Liberals are so stupid. 

[Ron_Artest 2,379]

 

The lying is off the charts here