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Anyone else think Tariffs are 180?

The world economic system is based on US consumption. Even i...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
it's a national sales tax of like 10%, it also destroyed eve...
Silver telephone
  04/05/25
no actually the world economic system is based on China bein...
sepia sinister toaster
  04/05/25
China will cuck. Where else will they sell their shit? Afric...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
the entire rest of the world? themselves? you think we're th...
sepia sinister toaster
  04/05/25
We're by far the wealthiest market. Maybe if Chinks weren't ...
Chestnut Wrinkle Church
  04/05/25
We literally have proles going into debt to buy the new ipho...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
China's exports to US are 2% of GDP u dumb retard
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
there's no way its only 2%. there's a lot of third country r...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
blahblah, u realize china sells to the ENTIRE world u dumb r...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
Grok, what portion of China’s GDP are exports to the U...
beady-eyed ceo
  04/05/25
and that includes inputs, contrary to birdshit retarded beli...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
they don't have to ship things to us to be successful. for i...
sepia sinister toaster
  04/05/25
they actually make the best EV, laptops and phones without s...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
china sells more to ASEAN now than US, u ppl are really so s...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
a lot of that ASEAN 'consumption' is fraud third country rou...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
some but just go to TH and see all the chink ev's, and chink...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
yes because of the glorious buying power of THAIs The av...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
it doesnt matter u retard, u can make counter arguments abt ...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
Thailand consumer spending for 2023 was $296.99B, a 9.82% in...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
ive looked at the data and like 30% of us "consumer spe...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
this
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
amerishits are so retarded thinkng US consumption is the ent...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
yeah and how has running constant trade deficits worked out ...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
the US literally has the best economy in the world according...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
us fags want less consumption, more manufacturing and actual...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
u have no idea wtf u want u dumb ass and US already is 2nd b...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
so the US can make high end manufacturing but not toilet sea...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
The US has a GDP per capita that is double the EU and 6x Chi...
stimulating range circlehead
  04/05/25
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shimmering mexican nursing home
  04/05/25
We don't need the low skill immigrants, but the rest is righ...
Scarlet bisexual den
  04/05/25
u do if u want to do manufacturing u dumb retard, china did ...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
I don't care about making t-shirts and injection molded trin...
Scarlet bisexual den
  04/05/25
any manu job growth in US will 100% be taken up by illegals ...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
theres a furking reason toilet seats arent made in the US, a...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
and if u called a tariff a tax instead i wonder how many of ...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
Trump tricked "conservative" Trumpmos into cheerin...
stimulating range circlehead
  04/05/25
Trump is finally dealing with those furking PENGUINS on the ...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
its 180, Americans need to consume less including Lesoth...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
that BBC is the best cause most likely to give the pleasure ...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
Looking at the people ITT bitching about them, I’d say...
irate mildly autistic gas station
  04/05/25
Trump's tariffs are fucking retarded, and it's not a close c...
Scarlet bisexual den
  04/05/25
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Multi-colored National Security Agency
  04/05/25
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impressive round eye
  04/05/25
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impressive round eye
  04/05/25
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fear-inspiring insanely creepy roommate
  04/05/25
This is good for Russia. You all need poverty and death in y...
bipolar kitchen
  04/05/25
cr, america is one of the only countries where no one has re...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
So many are so clueless about the world and just how rich Am...
stimulating range circlehead
  04/05/25
agreed, and you could go even farther than that. it is world...
Poppy forum
  04/05/25
the breakdown of family and society though is the cost of ha...
impressive round eye
  04/05/25
Donald Trump’s recent tariffs, implemented as of early...
Soul-stirring Iridescent Cuck
  04/05/25
Salient fact of the "trade war:" US GDP $30T a.k.a...
pale degenerate
  04/05/25
$30T a.k.a. market size for imports. $30T a.k.a. market siz...
sepia sinister toaster
  04/05/25
I was upset looking at my investments tank to shit, but upon...
Onyx persian rigor
  04/05/25
itt stinky indians crying, losing hope
Azure bat-shit-crazy filthpig
  04/05/25
They’re great and everyone complaining seems uniformly...
Coiffed library love of her life
  04/05/25
"saaaaar! Why magic line no go up quickly?! Kindly do...
Azure bat-shit-crazy filthpig
  04/05/25
It's basic economics.
contagious shivering locus laser beams
  04/05/25


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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:49 AM
Author: pale degenerate

The world economic system is based on US consumption. Even if we dont get manufacturing back, we need austerity and to puncture the overinflated financialization of the market.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817600)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:57 PM
Author: Silver telephone

it's a national sales tax of like 10%, it also destroyed everyone's savings (401Ks etc). not 180 at all. supply chains are super intertwined, it will take many years and billions (passed on to consumers via prices) to change this. the manufacturing you'll see is going to be like 95% robots. 1950s ain't coming back.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48818318)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:51 AM
Author: sepia sinister toaster

no actually the world economic system is based on China being able to mass produce basically anything including complicated electronics. lmao at thinking any other country matters

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817603)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:52 AM
Author: pale degenerate

China will cuck. Where else will they sell their shit? Africa? Europoors?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817606)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: sepia sinister toaster

the entire rest of the world? themselves? you think we're the only country that buys electric cars and televisions?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817608)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:55 AM
Author: Chestnut Wrinkle Church

We're by far the wealthiest market. Maybe if Chinks weren't so frugal and sexless they would sell more things domestically and not have to ship it to us

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817610)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:56 AM
Author: pale degenerate

We literally have proles going into debt to buy the new iphone whereas Chinks are trying to save every last penny

Its gonna be 180 to rug them

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817614)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:58 AM
Author: impressive round eye

China's exports to US are 2% of GDP u dumb retard

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817620)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:02 AM
Author: pale degenerate

there's no way its only 2%. there's a lot of third country routing and fraud to scam the optics of the trade imbalance; see below about your ASEAN statement

its just common sense. i know you haven't spent time in the US but have you seen how much of every little thing is made in China? Even trump hats are made there. Its def not the $500B they claim

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817627)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:04 AM
Author: impressive round eye

blahblah, u realize china sells to the ENTIRE world u dumb retard and they arent even selling EV, phones or laptops to US so it makes perfect sense its 2%



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817630)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:39 AM
Author: beady-eyed ceo

Grok, what portion of China’s GDP are exports to the United States?

As of 2024, China’s exports to the United States, valued at approximately $436–$460 billion USD, account for about 2.4–2.8% of its GDP, estimated at $18.42 trillion USD, with 2.5% as a likely midpoint based on data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity, World Bank, and China’s National Bureau of Statistics. This percentage reflects a decline from historical highs (e.g., exports were 36% of GDP in 2006), with the U.S. share dropping as China diversifies markets, a trend supported by 2023 figures showing $501.22 billion in U.S. exports against a $17.79 trillion GDP (2.82%). Despite a late-2024 export surge—$48.8 billion to the U.S. in December alone—driven by anticipated tariffs, the overall reliance on U.S. trade remains modest, though exact 2025 figures hinge on evolving policies.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817704)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:30 AM
Author: impressive round eye

and that includes inputs, contrary to birdshit retarded belief only 20% of an iphone made in china is from china source components

even china was dependent on intl supply chains but birdshits think in their brillance they can just make each country rely only on itsself which will be laughable esp for US military as it cant make most wepaosn without china rare earths

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817876)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:59 AM
Author: sepia sinister toaster

they don't have to ship things to us to be successful. for instance they have by far the largest EV production capacity on the planet despite not selling a single car in the US

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817621)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:02 AM
Author: impressive round eye

they actually make the best EV, laptops and phones without selling any in US, and now they make midsize commercial planes that are no doubt gonna end up being better/cheaper than Boeing but they'll never sell a single one in US

birdshit amerikkka is retarded

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817626)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:58 AM
Author: impressive round eye

china sells more to ASEAN now than US, u ppl are really so stupid its painful

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817619)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:00 AM
Author: pale degenerate

a lot of that ASEAN 'consumption' is fraud third country routing.

https://archive.is/cQFAw

Those to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc soared 18.9% to a record high, suggesting Chinese exporters may be routing U.S.-bound products through third countries to avoid tariffs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817622)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:02 AM
Author: impressive round eye

some but just go to TH and see all the chink ev's, and chink phones dominate

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817628)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:04 AM
Author: pale degenerate

yes because of the glorious buying power of THAIs

The average monthly salary in Thailand is around 20,000 to 25,000 Thai Baht (THB), or roughly $570 to $710 USD, although this can vary significantly based on factors like location, industry, and job experience.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817631)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:07 AM
Author: impressive round eye

it doesnt matter u retard, u can make counter arguments abt US, recent stat that 50% of dicretionary spending in US is by only the top 10%

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817638)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:09 AM
Author: pale degenerate

Thailand consumer spending for 2023 was $296.99B, a 9.82% increase from 2022. Thailand consumer spending for 2022 was $270.42B, a 2.26% increase from 2021. Thailand consumer spending for 2021 was $264.44B, a 0.39% decline from 2020.

* * *

The US is the world's largest consumer market, with almost $16 trillion in personal consumption expenditures.

Economic Impact: Consumer spending typically accounts for around 70% of US GDP.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817645)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:34 AM
Author: impressive round eye

ive looked at the data and like 30% of us "consumer spending" is healthcare fraud

u are retarded if u dont udnerstand this, and there's tons of other jew scam BS in the "consumer spending"

thailand is furking 60m ppl u retard of course its not comparable but the US by itself is shit, the rest of the world unitied is way more powerful which is what trump is gonna end up doing

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817695)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:58 AM
Author: impressive round eye

this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817617)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:57 AM
Author: impressive round eye

amerishits are so retarded thinkng US consumption is the entire world, u furking dumb asses also dont seem to understand that outside of dumbazz nigga africa most countries dont have high tariff rates, vietnam is like 1% china is 2%

all this stuff is based on retarded braindead logic, the US wants to have USD as global reserve currency, well u hvae to run a trade deficit so others have dollars u dumb faggots

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817615)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:58 AM
Author: pale degenerate

yeah and how has running constant trade deficits worked out for us? overconsumption and a heavily financialized economy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817618)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:05 AM
Author: impressive round eye

the US literally has the best economy in the world according to trumpmos not too long ago. compare it to europe last 10 years and US has completely outperformed. japan even more

wtf do u fags want? u can never have a perfect economy and the US has tons of retarded lazy niggas and birdshits so wtf do u expect, its a jew economy but its not that bad all things considered

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817633)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:06 AM
Author: pale degenerate

us fags want less consumption, more manufacturing and actual production. less financial (((games))).

the overheated asset values here are as fraud as your net worth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817637)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:08 AM
Author: impressive round eye

u have no idea wtf u want u dumb ass and US already is 2nd biggest manufacturer in world, 2T a year plus but it does high end stuff which was the entire point of letteing lower level shit move abroad

and if u want to destroy everything then go ahead cause u idiots arent smart enough to do this properly even if it was possible which i dont think it is

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817641)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:11 AM
Author: pale degenerate

so the US can make high end manufacturing but not toilet seats like in China? your lazy birdshit shtick is getting tiresome.

i'm sure Joe Sixpack can learn how to work on the line at the iphone factory if he can build a commercial airplane

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817651)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:16 AM
Author: stimulating range circlehead

The US has a GDP per capita that is double the EU and 6x China. We got this way by having the highest value activities in the world and the highest average salaries in the world as a result. We are at *full employment* and don't need more low-skilled jobs, and the few low-skill jobs that our country already has (manual labor, working in agricultural production facilities etc.) are mostly done by third world migrants, legal and illegal. Importing 15 million low-skill jobs would result in 15 million more immigrants who would bring 40 million family members

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817659)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:18 AM
Author: shimmering mexican nursing home



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817845)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:28 AM
Author: Scarlet bisexual den

We don't need the low skill immigrants, but the rest is right.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817872)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:34 AM
Author: impressive round eye

u do if u want to do manufacturing u dumb retard, china did it cause they imported poorer chinks from the poorer provinces, US cannot do that

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817887)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 11:28 AM
Author: Scarlet bisexual den

I don't care about making t-shirts and injection molded trinkets here. Manufacturing advanced chips and munitions, for instance, is a different story.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48818038)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:33 AM
Author: impressive round eye

any manu job growth in US will 100% be taken up by illegals and pajeets, not furking bobert birdshit III meth dealer in des moines

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817884)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:33 AM
Author: impressive round eye

theres a furking reason toilet seats arent made in the US, and its the US that literally created this entire global system that its not bitching abt

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817882)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 8:57 AM
Author: impressive round eye

and if u called a tariff a tax instead i wonder how many of u dumb idiots wld think its cool, esp when its americans paying it not chinks, u dont even understand that basic fact. furking shitheads

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817616)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:01 AM
Author: stimulating range circlehead

Trump tricked "conservative" Trumpmos into cheering the biggest tax increase in US history, which is also a consumption tax. "Trump is right, we've been ripped off by Lesotho for too long!"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817625)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:03 AM
Author: impressive round eye

Trump is finally dealing with those furking PENGUINS on the island who were RIPPING off the USA for decades

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817629)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:05 AM
Author: pale degenerate

its 180, Americans need to consume less

including Lesotho BBC

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817634)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:37 AM
Author: impressive round eye

that BBC is the best cause most likely to give the pleasure of HIV



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817700)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 9:39 AM
Author: irate mildly autistic gas station

Looking at the people ITT bitching about them, I’d say they’re pretty 180.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817705)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:27 AM
Author: Scarlet bisexual den

Trump's tariffs are fucking retarded, and it's not a close call.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817869)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:32 AM
Author: Multi-colored National Security Agency



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817878)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:34 AM
Author: impressive round eye



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817888)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:47 AM
Author: impressive round eye



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817923)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:39 PM
Author: fear-inspiring insanely creepy roommate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48818279)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:31 AM
Author: bipolar kitchen

This is good for Russia. You all need poverty and death in your lives.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817877)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:35 AM
Author: impressive round eye

cr, america is one of the only countries where no one has really suffered war, genocide, starvation in the last 80 years, euros still have ancestorial memories of the horrors of world wars, amerishits have nothing really and it shows in birdshits retarded logic



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817892)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:41 AM
Author: stimulating range circlehead

So many are so clueless about the world and just how rich America and Americans are, they say stuff like housing is expensive but actually the US is the fourth-lowest in the world by ratio of house price to average income. It's a place where people without huge amounts of money can move out to the country, own a big house on 15 acres with a "shop", vehicles, boats etc., work a good job remote if they want and get stuff delivered to their door if they want. That lifestyle is literally not possible any other place in the world

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817904)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:44 AM
Author: Poppy forum

agreed, and you could go even farther than that. it is world historically insane how inexpensive a bag of flour is. it would be hard to die in this country unless you lack even the most basic domestic skills. that some people manage to suffer is just another testimony to how fat and decadent we are as a whole, given that many evidently haven't had to develop these skills. this wealth is not a good thing, and it was never going to last forever.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817909)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:47 AM
Author: impressive round eye

the breakdown of family and society though is the cost of having this insane kike jew system that enriches ppl also comparing to other countries is sorta stupid cause inflated kike USD makes shit seem distorted like for instance u cld go to a third tier viet city and no one is starving, yeah they dont have tons of money converted to USD but it really makes u wonder whats the point of havving a distorted kike system where ppl pretend everyone is "rich" when the bottom 50% have dytopian hellhole existences cause of the breakdown of family and society

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817921)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 10:43 AM
Author: Soul-stirring Iridescent Cuck

Donald Trump’s recent tariffs, implemented as of early 2025, have sparked intense debate, but a strong case can be made that they represent a brilliant and transformative strategy for improving America’s economic and strategic position. These tariffs, including a baseline 10% levy on nearly all imports and higher rates targeting specific countries like China, Mexico, and Canada, aim to address longstanding trade imbalances, revitalize domestic industries, and bolster national security. Here’s why this approach could prove to be a masterstroke.

First, the tariffs are driving a resurgence in American manufacturing and job creation. By making imported goods more expensive, Trump’s policies incentivize companies—both domestic and foreign—to invest in U.S.-based production to avoid the levies. Early evidence suggests this is working: the threat of tariffs alone reportedly secured significant foreign investment into U.S. manufacturing even before their full implementation. This aligns with Trump’s vision of reshoring industries that have been outsourced over decades, particularly since the 1990s with agreements like NAFTA and China’s entry into the WTO. Manufacturing jobs, which fell from 17 million in 1994 to 12 million by 2016, could see a meaningful rebound, boosting employment in the heartland and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains—a vulnerability exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Second, the tariffs generate substantial revenue for the federal government, providing a fiscal cushion to offset Trump’s proposed tax cuts and fund domestic priorities. During his first term, tariffs brought in $80 billion over four years, and the broader scope of the 2025 tariffs—potentially a 10-20% universal rate and up to 60% on Chinese goods—could raise hundreds of billions annually. The Tax Foundation estimates a 10% universal tariff could generate $2 trillion over a decade, while a 20% rate could yield $3.3 trillion. This revenue stream could reduce the federal deficit, finance infrastructure, or subsidize sectors like childcare, all while avoiding politically toxic income tax hikes. Trump’s historical admiration for the tariff-driven prosperity of the late 19th century underscores his belief that this approach can restore economic sovereignty.

Third, the tariffs serve as a powerful geopolitical tool, leveraging America’s massive consumer market to extract concessions from trading partners. Trump has tied tariffs to non-trade issues like drug trafficking and immigration, pressuring Mexico and Canada with 25% levies to crack down on fentanyl and border security. In his first term, similar threats compelled Mexico to deploy troops to its borders, proving the strategy’s efficacy. Globally, the tariffs could force nations to rethink unfair practices—like China’s subsidies or Europe’s high tariffs on U.S. goods—leveling the playing field. Trump’s claim that “access to the American market is a privilege, not a right” resonates as a bold reassertion of U.S. leverage, potentially deterring adversaries and fostering a more reciprocal trade environment.

Critics argue that tariffs raise consumer prices, citing estimates like the Peterson Institute’s $1,700 annual hit per household or the Tax Foundation’s $1,253-$2,045 range for 2025. However, this overlooks the long-term benefits: higher domestic production could stabilize prices over time by reducing dependence on volatile global markets, and companies may absorb some costs to remain competitive. Moreover, the inflationary impact may be overstated—Trump’s first-term tariffs didn’t significantly spike inflation, and a stronger dollar (a likely byproduct) could offset price increases. The real brilliance lies in trading short-term pain for enduring gains in industrial capacity and economic resilience.

Finally, the tariffs address national security concerns head-on. By targeting countries like China, which dominates critical supply chains (e.g., semiconductors, rare earths), Trump’s policies aim to rebuild America’s industrial base, reducing vulnerabilities to foreign disruptions or coercion. The declaration of an “economic emergency” under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act reflects a strategic recognition that persistent trade deficits—$653 billion in 2020—threaten not just the economy but the nation’s ability to defend itself. A revitalized steel industry, for instance, which saw investment surge after 2018 tariffs, exemplifies how this approach strengthens both jobs and defense readiness.

In sum, Trump’s tariffs are a bold gamble that could greatly improve America by sparking a manufacturing renaissance, generating revenue, enhancing geopolitical leverage, and fortifying national security. If executed with precision—pairing tariffs with incentives for domestic investment—they could herald a new era of American economic dominance, proving that “tariff” isn’t just Trump’s favorite word, but his most brilliant idea yet.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5705689&forum_id=2E#48817908)



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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:10 PM
Author: pale degenerate

Salient fact of the "trade war:" US GDP $30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

If you're pissed off at the US, the next three alternatives are China $19.5T, Japan $5T, and Germany $5T, all of whom are export giants who hate imports to their countries.

So you are essentially going to export to whom now that you are pissed off at Trump?

Whom do you think you are kidding?

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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:20 PM
Author: sepia sinister toaster

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

$30T a.k.a. market size for imports.

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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:36 PM
Author: Onyx persian rigor

I was upset looking at my investments tank to shit, but upon reflection yeah they’re objectively 180^180. We’re gonna fuck some countries up!

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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: Azure bat-shit-crazy filthpig

itt stinky indians crying, losing hope

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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:38 PM
Author: Coiffed library love of her life

They’re great and everyone complaining seems uniformly gay and brown

Odd case 🤨🤔

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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:40 PM
Author: Azure bat-shit-crazy filthpig

"saaaaar! Why magic line no go up quickly?! Kindly do the needful and print moar money, saaaar!"

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Date: April 5th, 2025 12:41 PM
Author: contagious shivering locus laser beams

It's basic economics.

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