| marc... | Trump’s an idiot!! |
| ttim... | American first! |
| marg... | It will hurt consumers and trading relationships o both sides if the borders |
| kkra... | The current Republican Party is imposing a democratic tactic to stimulate the economy. Free market trade is the only sensible solution. Stand by for price increases in all areas. Farewell lowering inflation. |
| curc... | I believe the tariffs on Mexico will be especially troublesome for the auto industry due to the integration of cross border manufacturing. And why are we picking a fight with Canada? Senseless. Reciprocal tariffs that China will apply to US exports will hurt famers the most. (Unless Trump bails them out again!) |
| marl... | Prices will go up on almost everything |
| pric... | The world hates us…again |
| rich... | Math is easy. |
| mark... | Only the poor and middle class will be affected! The rich will still be ok |
| laur... | Trump is an idiot! |
| jlgi... | Trump is the stupidest person on the face of the planet………………. |
| bru1... | Poor strategy that not just affects prices but the stability of global markets. A dangerous “strategy.” |
| tere... | Tariffs against trading partners undermine partnership, invite retaliation and increase the cost of goods in home markets. Bullies and transactional people have no friends when the unexpected occurs. Easy to anticipate Russia, China, N Korea and Iran's inevitable challenges. When disaster arises elsewhere, who will help US? No one |
| jwtu... | Trump is trying to equalize and stabilize the US. Too bad everyone can’t let it settle before criticizing. |
| mbri... | Tariffs have never worked and will never work. Look back in history. |
| pier... | Tariffs benefit no one other than industries that cannot compete internationally/ |
| flyb... | NEVER UNDERESTIMATE HUMAN STUPIDITY-ALBERT EINSTEIN. |
| jpwe... | Something besides tariffs should be done with Canada and Mexico |
| bdh2... | Tariffs are 17th century instruments and didn't work then, even. But please don't write that a "trade war erupted." It didn't erupt - it was started by the US. |
| alli... | He is a madman that wants to rule the world. |
| pegg... | Insanity |
| atli... | Not only hurts economically but makes the US look like an angry isolated competitor and not a friendly partner of the world |
| jeff... | Learn from the smoot holly experience in the 1930’s |
| pgtr... | Imports caused us issues in colonial days and continue to do so now. Our dependence on them, due to corporations wanting cheap foreign labor to flood our markets with cheap products has caused the problem. |
| dawn... | Trump and Vance are hot headed, not prepared o run this country. No experience! |
| shoe... | Tariffs will cause prices to rise and it will hurt companies that count on exports. Tariffs on China might impact access to rare earth minerals affecting high energy e h industries. Also China, Canada and Mexico will find other suppliers to replace US imports |
| hayl... | This is the dumbest decision ever. Even Warren Buffett said how stupid it is. It helps no one, and congress is wrong to keep their mouth shut and let it happen. |
| jrv1... | When prices jump consumers will begin to turn against Trump administration… and I support many of the programs…. History says tariffs hurt everyone and cause ill-will |
| kold... | I'm so happy he is going to hurt the consumers who elected him, more than the rich people he is supporting. They deserve it. To abuse our neighbors is unspeakably bad. And to economically attack China is a very, very bad thing for American consumers. |
| vinc... | Tariffs increases will be passed on consumers, will affect their purchase power and increase inflation. It will lower international trade as well, and affect industry, not only inthe US but everywhere. |
| tmcl... | I am supporting anything that Trump is doing. I am fed up with the mis-management of the political regime in Washington. Especially the criminal misplacement of money and power. I am ready to see prosecutions and people going to jail. Soon! |
| chas... | My real answer is: No, it will hurt US short, mid, and long-term interests. |
| john... | Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing. |
| cmar... | There's a right way, and a wrong way. Just goes to further prove that Donald Trump is not a deal-maker...he's just a big mouth and a bully. REMEMBER THAT HE WAS THE ONE THAT NEGOTIATED THE US-CANADA-MEXICO AGREEMENT WHEN HE WAS IN OFFICE THE FIRST TIME!!! He's senile, too. |
| lest... | Eventually those costs will be passed on to consumers. |
| k.a.... | We had great respect and friendship with Cañada. Trump is destroying it. |
| naut... | We need to be neighborly (Mexico/Canada) but We must watch China closely and perhaps that tariff makes sense. |
| cb10... | It was a horrible idea! This will affect everything in a negative way, especially with our neighbors Canada and Mexico. trumps excuses do not make sense. He is so stupid. |
| tubi... | its a bitter pill for the US consumer, but production needs to come back to the US and this is one way of making it happen. |
| sfin... | Trump does not understand, nor does he care, about how tariffs actually work. The increase in the price of imported/exported goods will affect the majority of all citizens in the US, Canada and Mexico. Needless to say, the top 1% won't feel a thing! The spineless, useless and worthless congressional and senatorial Republicans can try to explain to their respective constituencies that this is a good move! |
| debd... | Hurting consumers is an immediate result. This action will destroy our economy and our international reputation. Trump is burning it all to the ground. |
| mich... | Trump is hurting not only U.S. consumers, but the entire world economy. It is an insane thing to do and it brings shame and dishonor to the U.S. as well as massive damage to the U.S. reputation. This is not schoolyard where bullies can push people around. The world economy is for thinking, educated people who wear long pants and have a large degree emotional intelligence for diplomatic discussions. It is not for dictators who think only of their own personal gain. |
| kjme... | President should not be allowed to do this without congressional approval. |
| dkst... | I answered yes because we should increase tariffs to Russia. I also think we should increase to Mexico until they start doing a better job of helping us at the border. I don't necessarily agree with the big increase to Canada. |
| avaa... | This will blow up in his face and his Magyars will wonder what happened? We voted for you to FIX IT- well the reality is this is what you voted for. |
| mich... | Consumers are already hurting. It’s time we stopped buying cheap throwaway crap to “stuff” ourselves with happiness (and clog our landfills) and focus on buying quality products that last from companies that aren’t using slave labor. |
| kevi... | It will hurt everything and everyone except the uber wealthy |
| mari... | Trump is great at filing bankruptcy and then restarting his ventures, but the same is not true as it relates to world trade. The US economy is certain to take a hit. Thanks tRump, can't wait to see your next move to make us great again. |
| bobm... | Trump is an idiot. He claims to be such a smart businessman but he has no understanding of economics and refuses to listen to experts. He needs to be removed from office but we can’t afford to have Vance elevated to President either. They both need to go. |
| jgas... | Mr Trump should listen to real experts, not sycophants |
| pmwr... | Inflation will be brutal…. My small business will be killed |
| zorr... | He's an asshole! |
| greg... | I voted for Trump but he is hurting the average person now with all of his games. It may be good for the country but not good for individuals. |
| mary... | Petty and vengeful act by a man not fit for public office. |
| kjla... | Trump is an idiot |
| jmbe... | Really, Trumpers? Is this what you thought you were voting for? America Will never be great again while this lying, narcissistic bully is in office. |
| amuk... | it will trash the US economy and consumer confidence. Reps will lose next cycle |
| pjsm... | It will destroy carefully built alliances with the countries that are our neighbors. It is inflationary and stupid. |
| dawn... | trump is an idiot |
| timo... | Projected GDP has already been cut in half! Trump appears to very little knowledge about global economics and is surrounded by a bunch of people who only know how to nod their heads! |
| fmge... | Tariffs will hurt consumers, hurt our allies, and also will be inflationary. |
| ejh1... | Trump clearly does not understand how the global economy functions |
| vick... | While it will be painful for a while, in the long run, it’s necessary |
| rgar... | The only way to equalize trade imbalance is tarriffs. If anyone cares to notice there has already been a significant increase in invesrtment into America from other countries since Trump took office. It will continue to increase. It will bring jobs home that the clobalists have sent out of our country for years. |
| doug... | We must protect our borders from the flow of fentanyl. Also, we attempt to better balance our trade with these countries. Yes, this may disrupt our lives a little, but in the long term, it is worth it. |
| carm... | Tariff costs are passed to the consumer. Trump is setting up recession forcing factors, did anyone see the Atlanta Fed Reserve GDP revised forecast??? In the negative now!! |
| toni... | It’s so embarrassing to be led by the village idiot |
| bgra... | Trump is an idiot. The real shame is that the Republican Congress and Supreme Court are permitting him to initiate such destructive actions! |
| exmx... | There must be another solution to stopping Illegal fentanyl entering the U.S. Find it! |
| garl... | As a lifelong accountant with an Economics college background...this is madness. Now the question is, why are we allowing ourselves to have a reasonably functioning economic situation submarined by lunacy. Or, more importantly, do we have any idea what the end game is for trashing everything so quickly? |
| ramo... | Perhaps not enough research was provided the president on how much trades is EXCHANGED. Is he not aware that American goods are traded in those economies: it is not one sided? Why would any American President want to create an Economic War that will HURT his own citizens ? |
| sc.s... | The economy can't handle this disruption right now. There is no plan we've heard on why this is important and will help in the short and/or long term |
| kh5d... | I can't believe how stupid this idiot is |
| alic... | Not all at once. It appeared that Mexico and Canada were cooperating with border security. He jumped the gun. |
| jllm... | Watch your 401 K |
| dean... | good as a tactic...bad to actually put in place |
| pfor... | Perhaps President Orange should talk to a couple economists before he makes idiotic decisions. His "it's just common sense" doesn't work here.... |
| pdem... | Trump is an idiot with no understanding of history and how tariffs will destroy the world economy. |
| moue... | It’s ridiculous to start problems with our neighboring countries |
| mich... | Tariffs are not effective to encourage on shoring of manufacturing. Economics is not Trumps forte. |
| danj... | trump is clueless |
| emee... | All he is doing is hurting the average American whose costs will skyrocket. What happened to his promise of lowering costs???!! 😡 |
| lewi... | Democracy can be troublesome when elected leaders are ignorant, greedy, and out of touch with national and world wide issues. |
