Thursday, April 03, 2025

"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.



6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I assume he's been doing these announce reneging things so people can benefit from insider trading. I am not!

Foscavista said...

My 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.'”

Jenny F Scientist said...

I read something about the global response and was then so anxious I couldn't sleep.

Anonymous said...

TEST FOR COVID!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Test for Covid!

delagar said...

I'm better now. I think it was just a cold.