Summary

Critics slammed Trump for admitting his tariffs may cause “short-term pain” for Americans, contradicting past promises that they wouldn’t raise consumer prices.

During his campaign, Trump insisted tariffs would only hurt foreign nations, not U.S. families. He also vowed to lower costs for essentials like groceries and utilities.

Now, he acknowledges economic hardship but claims it’s necessary to fix trade imbalances.

His remarks sparked backlash, with many accusing him of downplaying the financial strain his policies could impose on millions.

  • just_another_person@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    Time for those right-wing nuts to start that Civil War they’ve been promoting, right? You’re going to go and overthrow Trump now because he fucked you over, RIGHT???

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        10 hours ago

        by “hitler” they meant women who wont have sex with them, people who wont employ them, and anyone who looks down on them.

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        13 hours ago

        And I have the feeling that those of us who never owned defensive armaments will start getting flagged pretty quick for not owning any in the past.