jbycho 630 Posted April 7 25 minutes ago, purdygood said: He really wants to work in a sweat shop making Nike's for $12 a hour. Winning! Wow. You are really hurting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,765 Posted April 7 26 minutes ago, purdygood said: You’re a Grade A rube you think this is about boosting US manufacturing. Perhaps you're the "rube". At least that's what your grammar tells us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,305 Posted April 7 I think Trump must have been thinking of doing this for a long time. October 2015: Trump: "That's true" that Trump clothing line is made in part in Mexico and China. WALLACE: "But this brings up the point, the conservative American Enterprise Institute says, look, Donald Trump, he owns a dozen hotels, properties, all over the world. Your Trump Collection clothing line, some of it is made in Mexico…" TRUMP: "It's true." WALLACE: "…and China." TRUMP: "That's true. I want it to be made here." (Fox's "Fox News Sunday," 10/18/15) April 2011: ABC News: "Donald Trump Blames China for Fact That Much of His Gear is 'Made in China.'" "[The Trump Store was] selling $80 Trump-branded cotton sweaters and $70 Trump-branded warm-up tops, all made in China. Also available with the made in China tag: golf hats stamped with the Trump crest and stuffed animals. Visitors also could buy leather made-in-China belts priced at $45 that are advertised as 'So soft, it feels like a million bucks.' And in the display case were neat stacks of colorful Trump-branded polo shirts that would be perfect wear for one of Trump's golf courses. The shirts, which sell for $70, were not made in China, but nearby, in Korea and Thailand. … All the Trump tie pins ($22) and tie clips ($28) are labeled as 'Made in China,' as are the cufflinks ($35 to $45 a pair) and even the boxes containing them." (ABC News, 4/28/11) Donald Trump told students at Trump University that outsourcing jobs is not always a terrible thing. "Back in the days of Trump's blog on the website of his now-defunct Trump University website, however, he wrote a post in defense of outsourcing titled, 'Outsourcing Creates Jobs in the Long Run.' 'We hear terrible things about outsourcing jobs — how sending work outside of our companies is contributing to the demise of American businesses,' wrote Trump. 'But in this instance I have to take the unpopular stance that it is not always a terrible thing.' 'I understand that outsourcing means that employees lose jobs,' continued Trump. 'Because work is often outsourced to other countries, it means Americans lose jobs. In other cases, nonunion employees get the work. Losing jobs is never a good thing, but we have to look at the bigger picture.'" (BuzzFeed, 3/2/16) https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/rubio-campaign-press-release-donald-trump-proudly-outsources-jobs-china-mexico-other Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,382 Posted April 7 Netanyahu just announced in the Oval Office Israel will be TOTALLY ELIMINATING their trade deficit with the United States This is in ADDITION to zeroing out tariffs on our country "We intend to do it very quickly. We think it’s the right thing to do. And we’re going to also eliminate trade barriers, a variety of trade barriers that have been put up unnecessarily." "We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States... Mr. President, we are going to eliminate the tariffs." https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1909326848900612292 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,539 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said: Netanyahu just announced in the Oval Office Israel will be TOTALLY ELIMINATING their trade deficit with the United States This is in ADDITION to zeroing out tariffs on our country "We intend to do it very quickly. We think it’s the right thing to do. And we’re going to also eliminate trade barriers, a variety of trade barriers that have been put up unnecessarily." "We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States... Mr. President, we are going to eliminate the tariffs." https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1909326848900612292 How is Israel eliminating their trade deficit to our benefit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,382 Posted April 7 9 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: How is Israel eliminating their trade deficit to our benefit? Are having trade barriers better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,821 Posted April 7 14 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: How is Israel eliminating their trade deficit to our benefit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 15 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: "We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States..." I looked at the video and yep Netanyahu said that. So aside from the fact this seems completely nonsensicle - how are Israel's 13 million citizens, with a per capita GDP of $30K lower than the US's, going to buy $7 billion worth of goods more than the US buys from it and how is Netanyahu going to make them do that? ... We're still talking about a maneuver that unilaterally has wiped $6 trillion from the US markets for $7 billion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,148 Posted April 7 Just now, SaintsInDome2006 said: I looked at the video and yep Netanyahu said that. So aside from the fact this seems completely nonsensicle - how are Israel's 13 million citizens, with a per capita GDP of $30K lower than the US's, going to buy $7 billion worth of goods more than the US buys from it and how is Netanyahu going to make them do that? ... We're still talking about a maneuver that unilaterally has wiped $6 trillion from the US markets for $7 billion. Maybe they will just sell the stuff to us at a 70% discount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,821 Posted April 7 Just now, SaintsInDome2006 said: I looked at the video and yep Netanyahu said that. So aside from the fact this seems completely nonsensicle - how are Israel's 13 million citizens, with a per capita GDP of $30K lower than the US's, going to buy $7 billion worth of goods more than the US buys from it and how is Netanyahu going to make them do that? ... We're still talking about a maneuver that unilaterally has wiped $6 trillion from the US markets for $7 billion. Such a small thinker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,765 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: I looked at the video and yep Netanyahu said that. So aside from the fact this seems completely nonsensicle - how are Israel's 13 million citizens, with a per capita GDP of $30K lower than the US's, going to buy $7 billion worth of goods more than the US buys from it and how is Netanyahu going to make them do that? ... We're still talking about a maneuver that unilaterally has wiped $6 trillion from the US markets for $7 billion. Stop, your scaring me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 6 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Are having trade barriers better? I'm sure the Knesset will be amused by this question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, seafoam1 said: Such a small thinker. Pretty sure the person trading 6 trillion for 7 billion is the small thinker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said: Stop, your scaring me Honestly, no need to be scared. It's just {bad} business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 986 Posted April 7 What would FoxNews nuts be saying if Biden had slapped insane tariffs on every country and caused the stock market to crash? Would they applaud those policies because they think it's the right thing to do? No way in hell, they'd be furious and attacking Biden - so would I. But when Trump does the same thing... "it's wonderful." Goes to show their opinions aren't actually THEIR opinions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,382 Posted April 7 5 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: What would FoxNews nuts be saying if Biden had slapped insane tariffs on every country and caused the stock market to crash? Would they applaud those policies because they think it's the right thing to do? No way in hell, they'd be furious and attacking Biden - so would I. But when Trump does the same thing... "it's wonderful." Goes to show their opinions aren't actually THEIR opinions. Of course. They all have to pander to their base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,281 Posted April 7 7 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: What would FoxNews nuts be saying if Biden had slapped insane tariffs on every country and caused the stock market to crash? Would they applaud those policies because they think it's the right thing to do? No way in hell, they'd be furious and attacking Biden - so would I. But when Trump does the same thing... "it's wonderful." Goes to show their opinions aren't actually THEIR opinions. I know one thing. I wouldn't be judging the move after three business days. I'd give it reasonable time to see if it meets it's objectives before assessing success or failure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 Trump today: "We need open borders." Lol, man, actual president. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,539 Posted April 7 21 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Are having trade barriers better? I can’t answer you because I don’t know what eliminating trade deficit means with a country like Israel. Certainly free trade is preferable to trade barriers. But if a large economy wants to trade with a small one there is always going to be a trade deficit. That’s why none of this makes any sense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,148 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, Strike said: I know one thing. I wouldn't be judging the move after three business days. I'd give it reasonable time to see if it meets it's objectives before assessing success or failure. Good one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,539 Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, Strike said: I know one thing. I wouldn't be judging the move after three business days. I'd give it reasonable time to see if it meets it's objectives before assessing success or failure. If the head coach of your favorite football team announced that his new strategy is to run the ball up the middle on every down regardless of position, score, situation, etc. how much time would you give him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,821 Posted April 7 16 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: Pretty sure the person trading 6 trillion for 7 billion is the small thinker. You are proving my point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,821 Posted April 7 Just now, The Real timschochet said: If the head coach of your favorite football team announced that his new strategy is to run the ball up the middle on every down regardless of position, score, situation, etc. how much time would you give him? No. Biden and the democrats are out of office. Go get some sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,174 Posted April 7 4 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: Trump today: "We need open borders." Lol, man, actual president. He’s not. Trump is a reality TV star playing president. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,821 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, MDC said: He’s not. Trump is a reality TV star playing president. You are such an idiot. Just because you are poor is no reason to be this stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 3 minutes ago, seafoam1 said: You are proving my point. I understood the point. The point is US manufacturing is being brought back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 28 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: Maybe they will just sell the stuff to us at a 70% discount. Netanyahu having to face the Israeli Knesset and public after being sanctioned with a 17% tariff after constantly genuflecting and scraping to Trump and backstabbing Biden is hilarious. His solution? Why, just buy $7 billion worth of US stuff. That's an additional 50% of what Israel already spends on US imports. There, that's Israel's reward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,305 Posted April 7 18 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: If the head coach of your favorite football team announced that his new strategy is to run the ball up the middle on every down regardless of position, score, situation, etc. how much time would you give him? That sounds more like the Biden administration which didn't do anything other than reverse some Trump exec. orders and throw money at stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,177 Posted April 7 48 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: I looked at the video and yep Netanyahu said that. So aside from the fact this seems completely nonsensicle - how are Israel's 13 million citizens, with a per capita GDP of $30K lower than the US's, going to buy $7 billion worth of goods more than the US buys from it and how is Netanyahu going to make them do that? ... We're still talking about a maneuver that unilaterally has wiped $6 trillion from the US markets for $7 billion. Maybe for a day with a one time buy of military harware, but certainly not on an ongoing basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,906 Posted April 7 I had to look it up because it is unbelievable that Trump would say we need open borders (and equally shocking that he’s siding with Russia against Ukraine). I can’t wait to read here how all you conservatives change your tune and agree it’s good to have illegal immigrants: Is Trump actually going back on his vehement anti-immigrant, pro–border closure stances? His words seem to make little sense coupled with his mass deportation policies and attempts to restrict border crossings. Perhaps he’s referring to fewer restrictions on trade, which is probably how his surrogates and spokespeople will try to spin his remarks, and it could also be a slip of the tongue related to his ongoing cognitive decline. Trump’s tariff policy is so erratic and ill thought out that it’s nearly impossible to know what he actually means by “open borders.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 630 Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, peenie said: I had to look it up because it unbelievable that Trump would say we need open borders: Is Trump actually going back on his vehement anti-immigrant, pro–border closure stances? His words seem to make little sense coupled with his mass deportation policies and attempts to restrict border crossings. Perhaps he’s referring to fewer restrictions on trade, which is probably how his surrogates and spokespeople will try to spin his remarks, and it could also be a slip of the tongue related to his ongoing cognitive decline. Trump’s tariff policy is so erratic and ill thought out that it’s nearly impossible to know what he actually means by “open borders.” WTF are you rambling on about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,906 Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, jbycho said: WTF are you rambling on about? The same thing others mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,382 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, peenie said: The same thing others mentioned. Are you talking about him saying we need open borders in regard to trade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,906 Posted April 7 4 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Are you talking about him saying we need open borders in regard to trade? I don’t know what he meant. We already had open trade!!!! Remember NAFTA?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,382 Posted April 7 Just now, peenie said: I don’t know what he meant. Well, there was a trade talk where he said we need open borders. I assume you're referring to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 3 minutes ago, peenie said: The same thing others mentioned. This reminds me of the time Trump said federal agents just need to go into people's homes and take guns away. The guy is completely unmoored from any principles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,305 Posted April 7 Where is the rest of what Trump said? Typical, some lefttard posts a youtube video and cuts it off way before Trump is done speaking, and all the lefties spin in circles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 630 Posted April 7 1 minute ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: This reminds me of the time Trump said federal agents just need to go into people's homes and take guns away. The guy is completely unmoored from any principles. Keep trying.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 421 Posted April 7 Just now, jbycho said: Keep trying.... Ha, oh ok. It's almost as though Trump doesn't even know what open borders means. He thinks, oh we want lots of trade so we're gonna need open borders folks. The guy is like a Magic 8-ball, anything can happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,281 Posted April 7 6 minutes ago, peenie said: I don’t know what he meant. We already had open trade!!!! Remember NAFTA?!! I haven't looked at your video or what Trump said but I'm just curious if you know what the NA in NAFTA stands for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
