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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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[-] takeda@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Not too mention that tariffs also caused the Great Depression in 20s.

[-] jj122@lemmings.world 7 points 2 years ago

They didn't cause the Great depression, but they did make it worse.

[-] Chocrates@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Any sources on this?

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