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Summary

A new WalletHub poll reveals that 74% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will worsen inflation, which remains a major concern for most households.

Trump’s plan includes significant tariffs—up to 60% on Chinese goods and 20% on other imports—to protect American jobs and address issues like fentanyl production and border security.

Experts warn these tariffs could increase consumer prices, with middle-income families potentially losing $2,500 annually.

Analysts caution Trump’s plans may face political hurdles in Congress despite his economic-focused campaign promises.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago (23 children)

This country deserves the absolute worst. Burn it all down.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Fun fact: it doesn't matter.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

“Hurr Durr”, replied Trump

Wharton shakes it head in shame.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

"Get out and vote! Just this time. You won't have to do it anymore! Four more years, you know what? It'll be fixed, it'll be fine, you won't have to vote anymore." - Donald Trump, July 26th 2024

He meant it when he said that. He doesn't give a single shit what polling says about his plans. Americans already gave him what he wanted and thus no longer serve a purpose to him. He's going to get his tariffs no matter how much it fucks over the useful idiots that voted for this fascist dictatorship and there's nothing you can do about it. Because that's just what happens in a fascist dictatorship, so you're going to have to start getting used to it.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

Dumbasses asked for this.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Another facet of Trump's America: A million news stories about polls showing the majority of Americans hate Trumpian policies, officials, candidates, etc.

And none of them will matter. First, because these are polls and not elections. And second, because simple majorities alone are not sufficient to influence policy in America anymore.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Also, who are they out here polling? I've never been polled about shit. I got a lot of opinions for these mfers but somehow they never come around asking me about it. About anything.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

It will be chaos, at our expense (of course) and the American people will learn nothing.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago

Can't wait for worker shortages to cause supply line issues. I really hope the US feels this one.

So ashamed to be an American right now, but yet I might not be one starting January. So eh.

Eat dicks fuckers.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 6 days ago

Polls don't mean shit. The only polls Americans should've given more of a fuck about, were the election ones!

Too fucking late.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago

At this point anyone still writing articles with the unstated premise that Americans are paying enough attention and in possession of enough information to have their voting choices influenced by actual policy proposals and their real-world effects should be stuffed into sacks and hit with sticks.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 days ago

Bad news? It's only bad news if he gives as shit, and clearly he does not.

[–] [email protected] 243 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Are we going to pretend he gives a shit? He doesn't. He got what he wanted, and he can't be elected again (barring him fucking our systems so severely that he manages to force a third term on us). He's going to wreck the justice system to avoid any consequences for his actions after his term, and he could very well kick the bucket while he's in office anyway (dude's got KFC gravy for blood).

He doesn't care. He no longer has to. He can play his country-destroying games with impunity. He has no reason to give a single fuck what the American people want.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I don't think he cares as much about the tariffs, but I am quite sure tariffs on Mexico and Canada were Elonia's idea

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago (5 children)

156,302,318 voters voted out of 244,666,890 eligible. 77,266,856 people voted for tRump. That's 167,400,034 eligible voters who did not vote for tRump. So yeah...that tracks.

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[–] [email protected] 41 points 6 days ago

Oh no, in light of this maybe he won't be elected anymore

Oh wait

[–] [email protected] 156 points 6 days ago (4 children)

74% of Americans believe Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will worsen inflation

How about not voting the guy in then?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 5 days ago

They voted because of "woke" and immigrants. A guy on social media told them those are the real problems we face.

I can't believe how little we are acknowledging that social media is currently being used to manipulate voters not just in US but also in Europe. Why people think that what happened in Romania didn't also happen in US? And is not happening in other European countries?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 days ago

half of the respondents don't care, because it hurts minorities and immigrants more.

[–] [email protected] 94 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I was told the election was about the economy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

It was. Ruining it, that is.

Surprise!

[–] [email protected] 26 points 5 days ago (3 children)

As often as people beat that drum, it's nothing but an excuse for most. They don't have any actual thoughts or opinions on the economy. Just voting on vibes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

The Behavioral Theory of the Firm gives me the ick.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 5 days ago (5 children)

I was repeatedly told on Lemmy that it was about genocide.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

I was told it was about immigation

[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I was also repeatedly told on Lemmy that it was about BlUEMaGA.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 5 days ago (2 children)

That's a term I haven't heard in a long time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 32 points 5 days ago

~~Society~~ Russians moved on

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