US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
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Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
  • A_norny_mousse@piefed.zipEnglish
    152·
    2 months ago

    We live in a well-informed bubble, but most 'muricans still believe that he’s showing the world how to be a strong nation by punishing their bad behavior with tariffs. Midterm elections are coming up, so he needs to up the ante (esp. since the Iran war doesn’t really make him look good).

    In other words: (short term) votes are more important than (long term) effects of his “policies”.

    • Kühlschrank@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      2 months ago

      And that’s basically the Trump doctrine. No long term planning. When the ugly consequences rear their head he pivots to another highly visible ‘show of strength’ of course again with no consideration for the consequences.