Summary

The Wall Street Journal criticized Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China as “the dumbest trade war in history.”

Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods, citing national security concerns.

Critics, including economists and business leaders, warn of higher prices and economic harm, with estimates showing a $1,000–$1,200 annual hit to US households.

Canada, Mexico, and China announced retaliatory measures. Trump defended his policy, while critics argue it will worsen inflation and disrupt key supply chains.

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      3 hours ago

      Who exactly do you expect to be assassinated to solve this problem? Trump? Then Vance? Then Johnson? Look at the line of succession. There will be a Republican to replace who ever is killed over and over.

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          32 minutes ago

          You cannot fix systemic problems through assassination.

          I have no idea why I have to keep telling people the fucking obvious thing about this.

          What Luigi Mangione did I entirely sympathize with. However, nothing has changed about America’s healthcare system as a result. People like you don’t seem to notice that and I don’t know why.

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          2 hours ago

          Cute way of avoiding my question since you absolutely know you weren’t. I might be stupid, but I doubt you are.