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Originally Posted by zvez
And yet he's using c17s to transport a few dozen immigrants instead of chartered jets which would be tiny fraction of the cost, wants an iron dome missile system, his first term he massively ballooned the deficit. Explain how this is fiscal conservatism?
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It isn't.
It showmanship politics.
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Originally Posted by KevinC
Tariff won’t happen, or if it does, will quickly be negotiated to oblivion.
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Great, so just transient disruption to the economy and American status in the world. So relieved.
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Originally Posted by X5MnM3comp
However, even if it was a leverage to negotiate some deal, I would still expect car prices to increase a bit.
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The uncertainty about US economic policy and leadership will produce a hit on economic growth from the disruption to corporate planning and investment cycles.
Never mind the trade and demand disruption from 25% tax on imported goods and materials.
Not to worry - the Muppet will find someone else to blame for the disruptions!
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Originally Posted by KevinC
This is Trump the businessman negotiating, and he doesn’t want to kill the economy either.
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As a C- transfer student to UPenn, there is no evidence that he has a clue what impacts to the economy his actions are producing.
As long as his actions get the headlines and generate traffic on Twitter, it all that matters.
When that fails - Muppet will dial up the blame-game.
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Originally Posted by BMWbiker
I made sure to complete my purchase last year for this very reason.
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Same here.
Good for the next few years.
Not awesome, but it is what it is.
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