Trump demands Walmart "EAT THE TARIFFS" and threatens the company

[BeenHereBefore 1,480]

MSM is the worse thing that has been gone on in our Country for forever and watch the movie Network and get back to me.

[squistion 1,987]

1 minute ago, BeenHereBefore said:

After UK and China caved people are believing in the tariffs and trust Trump more. You need to quit watching MSM.

UK deal was insignificant with the small amount of trade we do them and China didn't cave. 

[BeenHereBefore 1,480]

Just now, squistion said:

UK deal was insignificant with the small amount of trade we do them and China didn't cave. 

BS they both caved.

[jbycho 642]

All the liberal hysteria only means 1 thing.

This country is winning. 

Trump is working his magic. 

[Gepetto 1,309]

Hasbro announced when tariffs on China went to 145% they had major changes planned including price increases. They were pleasantly surprised when China Tariff was lowered to 30%. Major portion of their business is manufactured in China and are changing their plans again. So, I don't understand how Walmart can announce price increases still, crummy company.

[BeenHereBefore 1,480]

Anyhow cool to disagree with others and love all here and cool to hear the side of the ones I don't agree with. Always keep a open mind or you are limiting your knowledge!!! All have a great weekend!!

[squistion 1,987]

8 minutes ago, BeenHereBefore said:

BS they both caved.

UK didn't mean much in the sceme of things, so they gave up nothing given the small amount of trade we do with them.

And China is declaring this a victory (doesn't look like they caved)

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/12/china-trade-trump-tariffs-beijing.html

China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing

Chinese officials, influencers and state-run media on Monday were casting the initial trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause with the U.S. as a victory and a vindication of Beijing’s negotiating strategy.

They are arguing that their defiant public posture worked and was a major reason they were able to strike a deal with U.S. officials in Switzerland with relatively few concessions.

“China’s firm countermeasures and resolute stance have been highly effective,” said a social media account linked to China’s national broadcaster CCTV.

In the eyes of the Chinese public, negotiators from Beijing appear to have convinced President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back most of the 145% tariff rate that Trump imposed, and slash them to 30%.

In exchange, China pledged to roll back most of the countertariffs it announced against the U.S.

On social media, Chinese users are touting the deal. One hashtag, #USChinaSuspending24%TariffsWithin90Days, already has 420 million views on Weibo.

The line refers to a 24% figure cited near the top of the joint statement Washington and Beijing released.

In total, the 90-day pause drops U.S. import duties from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.

 

[jbycho 642]

4 minutes ago, Gepetto said:

Hasbro announced when tariffs on China went to 145% they had major changes planned including price increases. They were pleasantly surprised when China Tariff was lowered to 30%. Major portion of their business is manufactured in China and are changing their plans again. So, I don't understand how Walmart can announce price increases still, crummy company.

Oh, well now you are going to.bring facts into this? Liberals will not like you for doing that.

[BeenHereBefore 1,480]

3 minutes ago, squistion said:

UK didn't mean much in the sceme of things, so they gave nothing given the amount of trade we do with them.

And China is declaring this a victory (doesn't look like they caved)

China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing

Chinese officials, influencers and state-run media on Monday were casting the initial trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause with the U.S. as a victory and a vindication of Beijing’s negotiating strategy.

They are arguing that their defiant public posture worked and was a major reason they were able to strike a deal with U.S. officials in Switzerland with relatively few concessions.

“China’s firm countermeasures and resolute stance have been highly effective,” said a social media account linked to China’s national broadcaster CCTV.

In the eyes of the Chinese public, negotiators from Beijing appear to have convinced President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back most of the 145% tariff rate that Trump imposed, and slash them to 30%.

In exchange, China pledged to roll back most of the countertariffs it announced against the U.S.

On social media, Chinese users are touting the deal. One hashtag, #USChinaSuspending24%TariffsWithin90Days, already has 420 million views on Weibo.

The line refers to a 24% figure cited near the top of the joint statement Washington and Beijing released.

In total, the 90-day pause drops U.S. import duties from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.

 

Good night to you Sir and have a great weekend and read my previous post. I'm not reading all that sh!t and have a great weekend and I mean it. Enjoy your weekend!

[squistion 1,987]

Just now, BeenHereBefore said:

Good night to you Sir and have a great weekend and read my previous post. I'm not reading all that sh!t and have a great weekend and I mean.

Why should I read your previous post or anything else if that is your attitude? Geebus, a half dozen small paragraphs is too much for your attention span?

[BeenHereBefore 1,480]

3 minutes ago, squistion said:

Why should I read your previous post or anything else if that is your attitude? Geebus, a half dozen small paragraphs is too much for your attention span?

I tried to be nice to ya, and again have a good weekend. I don't want to waste mine with you. Night Bro.

[jbycho 642]

5 minutes ago, squistion said:

Why should I read your previous post or anything else if that is your attitude? Geebus, a half dozen small paragraphs is too much for your attention span?

Because everything you post is liberal level stupid. 

[thegeneral 3,018]

32 minutes ago, Gepetto said:

Hasbro announced when tariffs on China went to 145% they had major changes planned including price increases. They were pleasantly surprised when China Tariff was lowered to 30%. Major portion of their business is manufactured in China and are changing their plans again. So, I don't understand how Walmart can announce price increases still, crummy company.

Walmart sells tons of imported stuff. There are tariffs being place on these items. Do you think they are the only ones that will do this? Their whole deal Is razor thin margins but selling tons of shet. 

This is the most bizarre thing people aren’t getting

[squistion 1,987]

5 minutes ago, BeenHereBefore said:

I tried to be nice to ya, and again have a good weekend. I don't want to waste mine with you. Night Bro.

If you don't want to "waste your time" and actually read what I post, then don't quote me in the future.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,031]

2 minutes ago, squistion said:

If you don't want to "waste your time" and actually read what I post, then don't quote me in the future.

You don’t post anything. You re-post

[TimHauck 2,639]

7 hours ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Leftists now defending Walmart!!!!! 

I don’t think they’re really defending them, the opposite really, they know they’re a greedy corporation so it’s dumb to expect them to not pass on price increases to consumers.

Although, it was only two weeks ago that righties were supporting Walmart because they thought Amazon was going to label tariff costs.

On 4/29/2025 at 2:31 PM, HellToupee said:

From townhall  

The timing on this is WILD!

While Jeff Bezos jabs at President Trump with Amazon's new tariff pricing labels, Walmart has announced a major new initiative to EXPAND its support of products MADE IN AMERICA!
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Now I’m not a Walmart shopper, up north I found the rabble in the store unsavory. Down here in FL the choices a much fewer. I might have to take another look

 

On 4/29/2025 at 2:40 PM, jbycho said:

Love it. Haven't been to Walmart in years, but I may have to give them a go. 

 

[Grace Under Pressure 74]

6 hours ago, thegeneral said:

Walmart sells tons of imported stuff. There are tariffs being place on these items. Do you think they are the only ones that will do this? Their whole deal Is razor thin margins but selling tons of shet. 

This is the most bizarre thing people aren’t getting

While it’s unsurprising that the least educated can’t grasp this simple concept, the most bizarre thing people aren’t getting is that Donald Trump only cares about himself. He doesn’t care how much things cost, if people are doing well or struggling, nothing. Only cares about himself. The fact that people support that is the most bizarre thing people aren’t getting. 

[avoiding injuries 1,524]

7 hours ago, Gepetto said:

Hasbro announced when tariffs on China went to 145% they had major changes planned including price increases. They were pleasantly surprised when China Tariff was lowered to 30%. Major portion of their business is manufactured in China and are changing their plans again. So, I don't understand how Walmart can announce price increases still, crummy company.

Isn’t that part of the strategy? Encourage companies who have moved manufacturing to cheap labor countries to come back and manufacture in the United States creating jobs, tax revenue and profits?

[SaintsInDome2006 425]

Paying the Piper is as old as the hills. Maga loves the piper’s entertainment. 

[The Real timschochet 6,540]

10 hours ago, squistion said:

UK didn't mean much in the sceme of things, so they gave up nothing given the small amount of trade we do with them.

And China is declaring this a victory (doesn't look like they caved)

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/12/china-trade-trump-tariffs-beijing.html

China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing

Chinese officials, influencers and state-run media on Monday were casting the initial trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause with the U.S. as a victory and a vindication of Beijing’s negotiating strategy.

They are arguing that their defiant public posture worked and was a major reason they were able to strike a deal with U.S. officials in Switzerland with relatively few concessions.

“China’s firm countermeasures and resolute stance have been highly effective,” said a social media account linked to China’s national broadcaster CCTV.

In the eyes of the Chinese public, negotiators from Beijing appear to have convinced President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back most of the 145% tariff rate that Trump imposed, and slash them to 30%.

In exchange, China pledged to roll back most of the countertariffs it announced against the U.S.

On social media, Chinese users are touting the deal. One hashtag, #USChinaSuspending24%TariffsWithin90Days, already has 420 million views on Weibo.

The line refers to a 24% figure cited near the top of the joint statement Washington and Beijing released.

In total, the 90-day pause drops U.S. import duties from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, and Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.

 

China is wrong. Two months of 145% tariffs followed by 30% tariffs is not a win for them. We can’t afford to buy as many of their products and they can’t afford to buy as many of ours and both countries ar being unnecessarily punished as a result. 
 

China and the U.S. should agree to NO tariffs on anything. Complete, unfettered free trade between the two countries. Both nations would become immensely richer. 

[MDC 7,181]

3 hours ago, TimHauck said:

I don’t think they’re really defending them, the opposite really, they know they’re a greedy corporation so it’s dumb to expect them to not pass on price increases to consumers.

Although, it was only two weeks ago that righties were supporting Walmart because they thought Amazon was going to label tariff costs.

 

 

 

[thegeneral 3,018]

2 hours ago, avoiding injuries said:

Isn’t that part of the strategy? Encourage companies who have moved manufacturing to cheap labor countries to come back and manufacture in the United States creating jobs, tax revenue and profits?

They are moving the manufacturing to other counties with cheap labor to disperse dependency. It’s not the US however it’s places like India, Vietnam.

[jbycho 642]

Liberals are so confused. This is awesome. 

[Maximum Overkill 1,786]

41 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

They are moving the manufacturing to other counties with cheap labor to disperse dependency. It’s not the US however it’s places like India, Vietnam.

It's always been that way? Where have you been? 

TRUMP'S FAULT? 

[jbycho 642]

Just now, Maximum Overkill said:

It's always been that way? Where have you been? 

TRUMP'S FAULT? 

If Biden did what Trump has been doing, the liberals would be throwing celebration parties. 

[thegeneral 3,018]

1 minute ago, Maximum Overkill said:

It's always been that way? Where have you been? 

TRUMP'S FAULT? 

What? There’s no getting around cheap labor costs. Take these toy companies for instance. They have much of the design and logistics run here in the US. The production is largely done in places where the labor is 1/20th the cost here.

WalMart, Amazon sell these toys and millions of other things made in this manner. They aren’t going to “eat the costs” nor should they of some artificial fee placed on the cost.  

[thegeneral 3,018]

What is stopping people from buying all American made products right now? 

[Engorgeous George 2,191]

3 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

What is stopping people from buying all American made products right now? 

The lack of American made products.

[jbycho 642]

Just now, Engorgeous George said:

The lack of American made products.

Shhh.... Don't give it away like that. 

[squistion 1,987]

1 hour ago, The Real timschochet said:

China is wrong. Two months of 145% tariffs followed by 30% tariffs is not a win for them. We can’t afford to buy as many of their products and they can’t afford to buy as many of ours and both countries ar being unnecessarily punished as a result. 
 

China and the U.S. should agree to NO tariffs on anything. Complete, unfettered free trade between the two countries. Both nations would become immensely richer. 

But they didn't cave here as was claimed, did they? 

[thegeneral 3,018]

Just now, Engorgeous George said:

The lack of American made products.

And why is that? Why aren’t there more American made products like say some Hasbro toy?

[jbycho 642]

Just now, squistion said:

But they didn't cave here as was claimed, did they? 

 poor liberal dopes...

[TimHauck 2,639]

29 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said:

The lack of American made products.

Meh, there are plenty of American made products to buy, they generally just cost more 

[jbycho 642]

Just now, TimHauck said:

Meh.

This is all he has. 

[TimHauck 2,639]

35 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

What? There’s no getting around cheap labor costs. Take these toy companies for instance. They have much of the design and logistics run here in the US. The production is largely done in places where the labor is 1/20th the cost here.

WalMart, Amazon sell these toys and millions of other things made in this manner. They aren’t going to “eat the costs” nor should they have some artificial fee placed on the cost.  

Nor are they going to move manufacturing to the US because it’s still cheaper to manufacture it overseas even with the tariffs…

[thegeneral 3,018]

4 minutes ago, TimHauck said:

Nor are they going to move manufacturing to the US because it’s still cheaper to manufacture it overseas even with the tariffs…

Yep. This is a function of consumerism and capitalism. Tariffs aren’t going to change this or if they did change it, it would be at the expense of the customer.

So we get these nonsensical things from Trump like  “WalMart should eat the costs” or “people should be happy to pay more and get less”.

[Gepetto 1,309]

5 hours ago, avoiding injuries said:

Isn’t that part of the strategy? Encourage companies who have moved manufacturing to cheap labor countries to come back and manufacture in the United States creating jobs, tax revenue and profits?

Possibly, but what I read was Hasbro was considering just not selling in the United States, except probably board games which they manufacture here.

[Gepetto 1,309]

Well looky here:  LEGO bricks and sets are manufactured in six factories worldwide: Denmark, Hungary, Czech Republic, Mexico, China, and Vietnam. The LEGO Group is planning to add a seventh factory in the U.S., which is on track to be completed in 2027. 

Lego decided to build a manufacturing facility in the United States to address North American growth demands, improve service, and manage its carbon footprint. The company chose Virginia, specifically Chesterfield County, after a thorough search based on key criteria including proximity to markets, sustainability, and a skilled workforce. 

 

It's all about demand.

[SaintsInDome2006 425]

Lego started looking for a location in 2021 with original plans to open in 2025. It’s been pushed back. This whole thing has caused a wide ripple effect on planning reliably. There is a lot of this going on.

They broke ground in 2023.

The Lego plant in Vietnam has been opened just this month.

[Gepetto 1,309]

13 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

Lego started looking for a location in 2021 with original plans to open in 2025. It’s been pushed back. This whole thing has caused a wide ripple effect on planning reliably. There is a lot of this going on.

They broke ground in 2023.

The Lego plant in Vietnam has been opened just this month.

I know. I didn't attribute it to tariffs or to Trump. Just pointing out toys can be made here and will be made here.