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If Trumps tariffs go thru would that not cause the countries the tariffs are imposed on just raise their prices? And a result of that hurt the american consumer? Why do it to begin with? (lemmy.world)

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[–] tabarnaski 9 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Also : what does the government plan to do with all this new tax money?

[–] matlag 44 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Since they're about to let go all of these gov employees, they will need a lot of money to hire consulting companies for pretty much everything. That's what started happening in France and Canada already.

These private companies consultants are so much more efficient and cheaper than low paid gov employees who've been running the ship for decades. You totally believe it, right?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 12 hours ago

Oh and don't look behind the curtain, it's definitely not Musk or someone similar who owns the consultant companies they happen to use federal funds on, nor do they just so happened to be big donors to Our Lord and Savior Trump™

No no no, that would be corruption to the core and we all know the incoming administration is comprised of all the Paragons of Virtue™ our society has to offer.

[–] otp 13 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

Build another wall?

EDIT: Silly me. It's for tax cuts to the rich. Of course.