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If Trumps tariffs go thru would that not cause the countries the tariffs are imposed on just raise their prices? And a result of that hurt the american consumer? Why do it to begin with? (lemmy.world)
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[-] CameronDev@programming.dev 17 points 3 months ago

Yes. Theoretically, affected companies could move manufacturing onshore, but that takes years of planning, so realistically, won't happen.

Why? When all you know is a hammer...

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

When all you know is a hammer…

You begin dancing eratically with flashy vinyl pants that sparkle?

HAMMER! DON'T HURT EM!!!

[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

When all you know is a hammer...

...you can't touch this

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