My kid asked me what Trump was up to with these tariffs.
"Crashing the economy," I said, "but I can't see why."
The simple answer is because he's an idiot, which is undeniably true. But I can't help thinking there's something even simpler behind it, like he thinks he's found a way to make himself (and Elon) richer by doing so. Since I'm not a billionaire, I don't know how that would work.
Also I'm sick*, so I'm not thinking on all cylinders. Here's what Camestros and their comment section have to say.
*I picked up a virus somewhere, which I hope isn't COVID. A cough, a sore throat, gastrointestinal issues, a fever. Plus general aches and blahness.
I assume he's been doing these announce reneging things so people can benefit from insider trading. I am not!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite comment on the linked page: "As Ursula Vernon said (also on Bluesky), 'My bingo card has attained sentience and is curled in the corner, weeping.'”
ReplyDeleteI read something about the global response and was then so anxious I couldn't sleep.
ReplyDeleteTEST FOR COVID!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTest for Covid!
ReplyDeleteI'm better now. I think it was just a cold.
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