The trade and economy mega-thread (8 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.

 

[longtime lurker]

Tech CEOs who grinned behind Trump at inauguration lose billions in wake of tariffs

Tech executives had argued that backing Trump might improve U.S. regulatory reform and expand investments in AI

www.independent.co.uk

 

[longtime lurker]

https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-and-nasdaq-set-for-further-losses-after-1-679-point-blue-chip-tumble/card/u-s-stock-market-has-lost-9-6-trillion-in-value-since-inauguration-day-6NL1f3p5I5eUhbOGt2Wy

 

[longtime lurker]

SEN RAND PAUL: The Trump tariffs are a terrible tax that need to be terminated | Fox News

Tariffs are not just bad for American families and the national economy; tariffs are also bad for Republicans. Tariffs have been electoral disasters for Republicans.

www.foxnews.com

 

[longtime lurker]

Trump says that chip tariffs are starting 'very soon'

How high will the tariffs be?

www.tomshardware.com

 

[longtime lurker]

Brace yourself: Trump’s trade war is about to make Americans poorer

It’s a mad quest, and working Americans will pay dearly for it.

thehill.com

 

[longtime lurker]

‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package

Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates say

www.theguardian.com

 

[efil4]

3d chess folks.

3 D





this aligns with what my FA told me- Trump thinks that he can FORCE the FED to lower the key rate.

So far, Powell said nope.

 

[UriUT]

3d chess folks.

3 D





this aligns with what my FA told me- Trump thinks that he can FORCE the FED to lower the key rate.

So far, Powell said nope.

There is a possibility that Trump is purposely doing all this. I get that. However, the reasons given in that video is just astoundingly off base.

 

[UriUT]

These people really think Americans are DUMB. I mean we are for electing this idiot. But come on!!! The reason given for rejecting biden is high prices! Now we're too privilege because we want cheap goods????? HOLY COW.

 

[efil4]

There is a possibility that Trump is purposely doing all this. I get that. However, the reasons given in that video is just astoundingly off base.

oh that video is garbage


however, it is a fact that reducing key rate does aid in debt/deficit - the fact that he now publicly pressuring Powell to lower the rate asap is testament to that part of the strategy.

I think its a bit fanciful myself but things are starting to point in that direction.

And when you look back on Trump- the business man- this too lines up with his way of doing business. Same reason he could bankrupt a casino. He ( his people ) miscalculate.

they may have here.

 

[longtime lurker]

Rand and Cruz speaking out…I expect the Republican chorus to grow as Trumps folly continues:

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/04/04/congress/ted-cruz-warns-trump-tariffs-could-be-terrible-for-america-00272219

 

[Neworleansfan]

These people really think Americans are DUMB. I mean we are for electing this idiot. But come on!!! The reason given for rejecting biden is high prices! Now we're too privilege because we want cheap goods????? HOLY COW.

Noticed they put the indexes back.

 

[Booker]

Noticed they put the indexes back.

That's Fox Business, don't think they went down there. I think they're still down at Fox News.

 

[Neworleansfan]

Rand and Cruz speaking out…I expect the Republican chorus to grow as Trumps folly continues:

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/04/04/congress/ted-cruz-warns-trump-tariffs-could-be-terrible-for-america-00272219

Texas is getting wrecked with car tariffs.

 

[UriUT]

oh that video is garbage


however, it is a fact that reducing key rate does aid in debt/deficit - the fact that he now publicly pressuring Powell to lower the rate asap is testament to that part of the strategy.

I think its a bit fanciful myself but things are starting to point in that direction.

And when you look back on Trump- the business man- this too lines up with his way of doing business. Same reason he could bankrupt a casino. He ( his people ) miscalculate.

they may have here.

Yeah there's no rhyme or reason for any of this. We are truly in mad king territory.

 

[longtime lurker]

Pepperidge Farms remembers….a trip back to October:

Trump says Harris' policies would put US in a 1929-style depression | Fox Business

Former President Trump told FOX Business' "Kudlow" on Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies would send the U.S. into a depression if implemented.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[superchuck500]

Trump Has Already Botched His Own Bad Tariff Plan

Once you’ve said you might negotiate, nobody is going to believe you when you change your mind and say you’ll never negotiate.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[longtime lurker]