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It's a good thing we, the enlightened of HN, can see through the bullshit clearly though. /s With tariffs, it's entirely possible that the loss of blue collar
by AlexandrB 1y ago
It's a good thing we, the enlightened of HN, can see through the bullshit clearly though. /s
With tariffs, it's entirely possible that the loss of blue collar jobs due to offshoring more than offsets the cheap toys those folks get to import in exchange. Especially when the cost of housing, education, and medical care is rising regardless. It's not uncommon to hear labor leaders rail against NAFTA and be pro-tariff[1] for this reason.
[1] https://uaw.org/tariffs-mark-beginning-of-victory-for-autoworkers/ https://uaw.org/tariffs-mark-beginning-of-victory-for-autowo...
- paulryanrogers 1y agoIt's also possible to be pro-tariff and recognize that Trump's policy is whatever keeps him at the center of attention, downstream consequences be damned. A concept of a plan, a verbal agreement, even just a phone call is better than a binding trade agreement that lasts 20y. Because the former provides what matters most: distraction from the things that will put Trump in jail and a feeling of power and importance.