Trump is playing 4D chess. The problem is his normal tactic is to knock over the pieces and shit on the board while everyone around him applauds and tells him what a brilliant strategy it is. Now he has placed a bet on the game, and his opponent expects him to actually play the game, and Trump has no idea how, so he is making random moves and hoping no one notices.I think you have an erratic and unstable idiot who has caught himself in a jam that he doesn't know how to get out of so he's flailing.
We know how much he admires Hitler.Does he think Tariffs are like crypto?? They should fluctuate up and down hourly??
I think he genuinely thought that when he did this the world would come rushing to kiss the ring.Trump is playing 4D chess. The problem is his normal tactic is to knock over the pieces and shit on the board while everyone around him applauds and tells him what a brilliant strategy it is. Now he has placed a bet on the game, and his opponent expects him to actually play the game, and Trump has no idea how, so he is making random moves and hoping no one notices.
Even if his plan was realistic in any way, how long do they think it takes to build a factory, for anything? Like are Americans gonna be cool with paying double for shoes for like two years until Nike builds a factory to make them for .. 2-3 times as much as they cost post-tariff?And yet to this very hour I still see in various forums Trump's supporters pleading with people to give Trump more time to have his ingenious tariff strategy bear fruit. Clearly, FAFO got genetically aborted somewhere in their ancestry and got replaced with Trump's inbred defect to be intellectually suicidal.
And is Nike going to start construction on a factory in the US, only to find out the tariffs were rescinded and now that factory is useless?Even if his plan was realistic in any way, how long do they think it takes to build a factory, for anything? Like are Americans gonna be cool with paying double for shoes for like two years until Nike builds a factory to make them for .. 2-3 times as much as they cost post-tariff?
Not to mention not knowing today how much the tariffs on the raw materials needed will cost tomorrow…or next week. ( sure, it would be GREAT if everything could be 100% Made in the USA from 100% American materials…but that just isn’t realistic)And is Nike going to start construction on a factory in the US, only to find out the tariffs were rescinded and now that factory is useless?
Not to mention not knowing today how much the tariffs on the raw materials needed will cost tomorrow…or next week. ( sure, it would be GREAT if everything could be 100% Made in the USA from 100% American materials…but that just isn’t realistic)
Maybe Corps should remind Congress to do their job. And impeach the crazy SOB.Corps have to hope that when the public gets a load of shortages and price increases Trump will surrender.
We know how much he admires Hitler.
Hitler’s Terrible Tariffs
By seeking to “liberate” Germans from a globalized world order, the Nazi government sent the national economy careening backwards.www.yahoo.com
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I was coincidentally already reading this at The Atlantic.
They think so alike, It's like Trump is the reincarnation of Hitler.
Though if Trump was actually a student of history, he would have read what a colossal screw up the Tariffs were for Germany.
Maybe he likes Hitler so much that he wants to repeat his mistakes as well.
Email today from Black Diamond, an outdoor equipment maker:
Since day one, Black Diamond has been built on a foundation of honesty, transparency, and dedication to our community. Today, we want to share an important update regarding upcoming tariff-related price increases—and reaffirm our commitment to deliver uncompromising quality.
Beginning May 5th, prices on most of our products will increase 10–25% due to the recent wave of global tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. These tariffs include a base tariff of 10% on all imports, 25% on steel and aluminum products, and steep surcharges on products from China. These tariffs have dramatically increased the cost of producing our gear - by more than double in some cases. Every outdoor brand operating on a global supply chain is experiencing similar issues. We’ve absorbed as much of this impact as we can, but to continue delivering the high-performance equipment you count on, a price adjustment has become necessary.
This isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly. We build technical, protective, and often life-saving equipment. Our global supply chain is built on long-standing, trusted partnerships, operating 41 factories in 17 countries in a tightly managed network built around safety, reliability, and performance - things we aren’t willing to compromise to chase cheaper suppliers.
We’re navigating an unprecedented and uncertain global economic environment, and like many of you, we’re doing our best to adapt. Our goal is to be transparent, and we’re sharing this now to allow for some period of transition at current price levels. We’ll continue to communicate openly, act responsibly, and stay true to what matters most: designing world-class gear that earns your trust every time you head into the mountains.
These are the actions we’re taking today. Additional country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” have been paused for now, subject to further trade negotiations. Depending on how these additional tariffs unfold in the coming weeks, further adjustments may unfortunately be necessary. As always, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
We’re deeply grateful for your continued support and for being part of the Black Diamond community.
See you out there,
Well, you need to remember that he's legitimately stupid.I was coincidentally already reading this at The Atlantic.
They think so alike, It's like Trump is the reincarnation of Hitler.
Though if Trump was actually a student of history, he would have read what a colossal screw up the Tariffs were for Germany.
Maybe he likes Hitler so much that he wants to repeat his mistakes as well.
I've got a pair of their hiking poles.Email today from Black Diamond, an outdoor equipment maker:
Since day one, Black Diamond has been built on a foundation of honesty, transparency, and dedication to our community. Today, we want to share an important update regarding upcoming tariff-related price increases—and reaffirm our commitment to deliver uncompromising quality.
Beginning May 5th, prices on most of our products will increase 10–25% due to the recent wave of global tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration. These tariffs include a base tariff of 10% on all imports, 25% on steel and aluminum products, and steep surcharges on products from China. These tariffs have dramatically increased the cost of producing our gear - by more than double in some cases. Every outdoor brand operating on a global supply chain is experiencing similar issues. We’ve absorbed as much of this impact as we can, but to continue delivering the high-performance equipment you count on, a price adjustment has become necessary.
This isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly. We build technical, protective, and often life-saving equipment. Our global supply chain is built on long-standing, trusted partnerships, operating 41 factories in 17 countries in a tightly managed network built around safety, reliability, and performance - things we aren’t willing to compromise to chase cheaper suppliers.
We’re navigating an unprecedented and uncertain global economic environment, and like many of you, we’re doing our best to adapt. Our goal is to be transparent, and we’re sharing this now to allow for some period of transition at current price levels. We’ll continue to communicate openly, act responsibly, and stay true to what matters most: designing world-class gear that earns your trust every time you head into the mountains.
These are the actions we’re taking today. Additional country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” have been paused for now, subject to further trade negotiations. Depending on how these additional tariffs unfold in the coming weeks, further adjustments may unfortunately be necessary. As always, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
We’re deeply grateful for your continued support and for being part of the Black Diamond community.
See you out there,
I need a followup with Gen Kelly. Ask him why he failed to do his duty for the country. German Generals at least tried."Likewise, in the 2022 book "The Divider: Trump in the White House," journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser wrote about how Kelly once relayed to his associates that Trump had asked him: "Why can't you be like the German generals?" to which Kelly reportedly responded that German generals "tried to kill Hitler three times and almost pulled it off." According to Kelly, Trump then said: "No, no, no, they were totally loyal to him.""
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Me when the WH says they are talking with China on trade when the Chinese say emphatically no they are not:
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Me when the WH says they are talking with China on trade when the Chinese say emphatically no they are not:
I need a followup with Gen Kelly. Ask him why he failed to do his duty for the country. German Generals at least tried.
You misunderstand Trump's strategic brilliance. He had a "secret" Signal get together among his tariff brain trust. The Chinese spies just haven't completed intercepting, interpreting it and composing their response.
Meanwhile this just yesterday:
Boasting about wiping out trade with China
It's absolutely comical watching the MAGAts try to convince everyone China is lying, but when you ask they why they would lie about it to western media and what that benefits... crickets... Now, there are answers as to why Trump would like about it.....
And which US citizens would work in those factories? Immigrants? Prisoners (aka. forced labor aka. modern slavery)And is Nike going to start construction on a factory in the US, only to find out the tariffs were rescinded and now that factory is useless?