The trade and economy mega-thread (3 Viewers)

[superchuck500]

Is there a trade deal with China? Is it really a deal or just a pull-back to status quo ante? Is Trump advancing US interests in this well-executed trade battle plan or was this poorly conceived from the start . . . and harmful?

I think the jury's still out, but I haven't seen that the Chinese are offering much in compromise - and it's not even clear if there's going to be an agreement. But it's clear they are working on something and I'm sure Trump will sell it as the greatest trade deal ever. The proof will be in the details.

 

[Optimus Prime]

 

[Optimus Prime]

 

[zztop]

its pure propaganda at this point. No two ways about- not a single person in that Administration can tell the American people the truth for fear of repercussions.

There isnt one shred of dignity left in any of them- including Bessent. Who was, prior to this stint, a very HIGHLY RESPECTED Bond trader. They have all sold their souls to be part of this system, and they are willing to gaslight their own family to do so.

Nothing new. It's like when Republicans vote against infrastructure bills, then take credit for the new roads and bridges being built. They do nothing but spin

 

[Optimus Prime]

I’m old enough to remember when the stock market being up last fall was due to Trump.

 

[B4YOU]

I’m old enough to remember when the stock market being up last fall was due to Trump.

The term “Biden overhang” is setting up multiple quarters of excuse making.

 

[UriUT]

Nothing new. It's like when Republicans vote against infrastructure bills, then take credit for the new roads and bridges being built. They do nothing but spin

Still happening.

 

[UriUT]

The term “Biden overhang” is setting up multiple quarters of excuse making.

He's already prepping for it.

 

[superchuck500]

 

[UriUT]

This would ve drove me nuts if I couldn't find this video during the 2024 election.

Karla VanBibber Archer (@karlaarcher) on Threads

Explaining tariffs to MAGA

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Edit.
I didn't see the following before, but it fits.

 

[efil4]

from the comments lololol

 

[MT15]

One of the reasons restaurant dishes taste so much better is they use a fistful of salt and a brick size stick of butter

Can confirm. Both our daughter and SIL waited and bartended through college. She told me the amount of butter they use on stuff is obscene. lol. Tastes great, though.

 

[J-DONK]

from the comments lololol

I need to look at a betting site. Surely someone has a prop bet for Democrats taking the house, and 55+ senate seats. I should get ridiculous odds for that.

 

[Optimus Prime]