Clinton Chidera
@dapplab
What’s going on with Trump and these tariffs? Trump is talking about putting a 10% tax on everything the U.S. imports from other countries—and up to 60% on Chinese goods specifically. That means anything coming into the country, from cars to clothes to tech, could get more expensive. His pitch? “Let’s bring manufacturing back home.” Why is this such a big deal? Because it could mess with global trade big time. Other countries might hit back with their own tariffs. That could make U.S. products more expensive overseas, mess up supply chains, and make everyday stuff pricier for Americans too. Imagine your phone, your sneakers, or your groceries all going up in price.
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Clinton Chidera
@dapplab
So why is Trump so confident? A few reasons: He’s done it before and thinks it worked. In his mind, hitting China with tariffs gave the U.S. more power at the negotiating table. His supporters love it. Tariffs sound strong and patriotic—like he’s standing up for American workers and fighting back against bad deals. He sees it as leverage. Trump views trade like a deal: if you tax other countries hard, they’ll be forced to come to the table and give America better terms. Quick Takeaway Trump’s pushing a bold, risky plan to shake up trade and bring jobs home—but it could also raise prices, trigger trade wars, and hit everyday Americans in the wallet.
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