"What is Trump Doing with these Tariffs?"

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.

New Cost-Cutting Measures

ETA Update: There was so much outrage among local citizens that the Sebastian County police had to reissue this with APRIL FOOLS across it in red. Apparently the Venn diagram of people who hate electric cars, people who hate Leon Skum, and people who hate cops has a pretty big intersection point.

Wonderful idea!

From the Sebastian County Sheriff's office: 

We are proud to announce the purchase of 12 new Cyber trucks to add to our patrol fleet. At a purchase price of only $102k each these will more than pay for themselves in fuel cost savings. Due to a lack of charging stations in Sebastian County, we are giving you, the community, the opportunity to partner with us. If you live south of Greenwood and have an approved charging system, and would allow our units to stop by for a charge, we consider you a valued gold star community partner. These units will hit the county roads today, April 1st.

(Alt text: image shows a Cybertruck with a Sebastian County Sheriff logo on its site)