Now it’s 300, haha. Thousands buddy, and it's not just Venezuelans. They just did the most damage early on.
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Now it’s 300, haha. Thousands buddy, and it's not just Venezuelans. They just did the most damage early on.
I just don't see it. Suppliers are lowering their cost of goods to keep the business in many cases. Many big box retailers were prepared to(or did) find other alternatives to China after the election.
The amount of money wiped out of the stock market is a nothing if it comes back in spades. I have never liked the "do everybody at once" tactic. I also do not like how long it is taking to button up the low hanging fruit. I do believe the Chinese will want a speedy deal. Trump acting like he is not in a hurry is maddening, but definitely part of the negotiation process with China. The Trump admin knows it is on the clock to get past much of this.
The Canadians trying to harm us mostly because of Trump's rhetoric of the 51st state is an unforced error we get from Trump. This was dumb.
What’s even dumber is Canadians being advised to use burner phones if coming to the US. What?
It’s even worse when leadership makes things less secure on our own soil. Biden/Harris did it intentionally.
It’s good to know that you don’t care about the dangerous situations we are putting law enforcement officers in on a daily basis. You want to minimize that too?
Dude ... you realize this is pretty typical news coverage, right? Crime gets an extraordinarily high percentage of local coverage (and on the right, national coverage).
I almost daresay you go back and find a WGN news broadcast from like 1990. It was literally murder, another murder, armed robbery, another murder, and the weather. Classic stuff!
Ya, and I realize all of the drug busts are non citizens being arrested. A little different, right?
Trump's trade war conducted by "Dave" would be a whole lot better than Trump's trade war conducted by Trump. I think you are making the wrong presumptions on why things are taking too long (because the goal - at least initially - was not new deals but instead lower trade deficits).
What I've seen suggests a deal with China will take 2-3 years (that said, the exorbitant rates will come down in the interim, tho it was Trump and not the Chinese that jacked them up to begin with).
Big box retailers actually warned Trump this is likely. Shipping arrivals in the USA are way, way down. And btw, with more scarcity (plus tariffs), prices on a lot of lower end goods are about to rise.
Americans face empty shelves within weeks
Due to Trump's tariffs and higher import costs, port officials warn that the flow of goods to the U.S. goods flow could soon come to a halt.
www.newsweek.com
So the point isn't that crime is up or needing daily discussion, it's that we let in criminal immigrants.
While I like to look at this on a per capita basis, it's rather clear that the policies with respect to Venezuelan immigrants was an abject disaster.
I've yet to read a coherent and logical argument for why tariffs will cause major shortages. Is that because there isn't one?Trump's trade war conducted by "Dave" would be a whole lot better than Trump's trade war conducted by Trump. I think you are making the wrong presumptions on why things are taking too long (because the goal - at least initially - was not new deals but instead lower trade deficits).
What I've seen suggests a deal with China will take 2-3 years (that said, the exorbitant rates will come down in the interim, tho it was Trump and not the Chinese that jacked them up to begin with).
Big box retailers actually warned Trump this is likely. Shipping arrivals in the USA are way, way down. And btw, with more scarcity (plus tariffs), prices on a lot of lower end goods are about to rise.
Americans face empty shelves within weeks
Due to Trump's tariffs and higher import costs, port officials warn that the flow of goods to the U.S. goods flow could soon come to a halt.
I always think Dave's way is better 🤣Trump's trade war conducted by "Dave" would be a whole lot better than Trump's trade war conducted by Trump. I think you are making the wrong presumptions on why things are taking too long (because the goal - at least initially - was not new deals but instead lower trade deficits).
What I've seen suggests a deal with China will take 2-3 years (that said, the exorbitant rates will come down in the interim, tho it was Trump and not the Chinese that jacked them up to begin with).
Big box retailers actually warned Trump this is likely. Shipping arrivals in the USA are way, way down. And btw, with more scarcity (plus tariffs), prices on a lot of lower end goods are about to rise.
Americans face empty shelves within weeks
Due to Trump's tariffs and higher import costs, port officials warn that the flow of goods to the U.S. goods flow could soon come to a halt.
I know a leftwing CEO that came out with a statement hammering the tariffs effect on some of his goods. His stock was negatively impacted the day of his statement. A few days later(after the board reprimanded him), he walked it back on his all hands call. The tariffs were not ever going to hurt his company, but his mouth did. Coincidentally, he loved Biden and attended his inauguration. He hates Trump. The message some took from his statement is Trump is screwing up this industry. That is why he opened his pie hole.
There are plenty of trees to make furniture. They were never in any danger of losing forests. Pine grows rather quickly. It’s the oak and hardwoods that take some time to replace. Nice job circumventing my post to discuss towels, Captain Strawman. NC is a desirable state in which to manufacture heavy vehicles/equipment. Easy access to Atlantic ports. Makes exporting heavy machinery more efficient than the midwest. BTW, Illinois is raising it’s gas tax to 48.3 cents per gallon beginning July 1. It’s an inflation adjuster. Thanks to Biden’s poor management and the inflation his policies created, we will pay more. Also, nutjob politicians are starting to lose money on gas tax, because of more fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles. They are looking to create a per mile tax on vehicles. Your Democrat politicians are brilliant at hurting poor people and keeping them less mobile to find work.
Huh?
They will cause shortages and empty shelves because a large number of consumer goods are manufactured in full or in substantial part in China, the current tariff rates are tantamount to an embargo on such goods, the normal flow of goods shipped to the USA are way, way down (see the article I'm linking), and without the goods, there are shortages/empty shelves. Trump actually seemed to understand this when he spoke about his "two doll" limitation btw.
Right now, the port and freight industries in America are petrified. Even worse, the fact that goods aren't going to the USA is actually going to help consumers of the same goods in every other country in the world, who will know have more supply for some period. You're welcome, Italians!
I'm sorry that a GOP President whose junk so many of you slobbered is letting you down. It's only getting worse from here. Enjoy the ride into the toilet. I sure will!
America's busiest ports issue "dire" warning over Trump tariffs
Los Angeles port officials are concerned that the drop in shipments could affect American consumer and import-dependent industries.
www.newsweek.com
It’s up here when it doesn’t need to be. It should be declining like everywhere else, but the Biden/Harris admin sent 10s of thousands of people here with no long term plan.
It looks like it’s more than Venezuela, but there is zero doubt that people from certain parts of the world engage in more dangerous activities than others. We imported all of them.
It was very dumb. What was dumber was Canadians harming themselves by voting in a far leftist moron who will finish what Trudeau started. Was the right-winger going to suck up to Trump, capitulate and make Canada the 51st state? Hardly. He was a Canada First guy. Canadian voters slit their own wrists because of TDS.
And your Colorado government is complicit in the foolishness.
I think crime is actually trending down in Colorado now, but sure the state was hit harder on most. I'd put that more on the terrible progressive policies the big cities in your state tried than anything.
A government that doesn’t trust the voters? Not possible.
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The crackdown on the AfD is an assault on democracy
Germany’s intelligence service has branded the party ‘right-wing extremist', paving the way for a full ban.
www.spiked-online.com
Nonsense. Tariffs don't equate with embargoes. Any product deficiencies are simply from retailers being scared to order goods they aren't sure they can sell at a higher price. Things people "need" will be there for them to purchase. Things people like to buy because their prices are crazy low might not be. Those who have been in international business know this. Rag writers probably not.Huh?
They will cause shortages and empty shelves because a large number of consumer goods are manufactured in full or in substantial part in China, the current tariff rates are tantamount to an embargo on such goods, the normal flow of goods shipped to the USA are way, way down (see the article I'm linking), and without the goods, there are shortages/empty shelves. Trump actually seemed to understand this when he spoke about his "two doll" limitation btw.
Right now, the port and freight industries in America are petrified. Even worse, the fact that goods aren't going to the USA is actually going to help consumers of the same goods in every other country in the world, who will know have more supply for some period. You're welcome, Italians!
I'm sorry that a GOP President whose junk so many of you slobbered is letting you down. It's only getting worse from here. Enjoy the ride into the toilet. I sure will!
America's busiest ports issue "dire" warning over Trump tariffs
Los Angeles port officials are concerned that the drop in shipments could affect American consumer and import-dependent industries.
Btw, looks like the national socialist conservatives have decided that "consumer choice" is unnecessary. All we apparently need is food or some such (good news it's largely produced here).
Just letting everyone know, Trump's tariffs have effectively frozen businesses in place, as they don't want to make big decisions in the uncertain times. At the same time, they've stymied needed trade with our largest trading partner (like it or not).
There's going to be economic hell to pay about these moves. Right now, your only hope is that the courts nuke the tariffs, as that will at least allow normal trade relations to resume and limit the massive impact of the tariffs. That will generate a bad 2025 and hopefully not further.
Just letting everyone know, Trump's tariffs have effectively frozen businesses in place, as they don't want to make big decisions in the uncertain times. At the same time, they've stymied needed trade with our largest trading partner (like it or not).
There's going to be economic hell to pay about these moves. Right now, your only hope is that the courts nuke the tariffs, as that will at least allow normal trade relations to resume and limit the massive impact of the tariffs. That will generate a bad 2025 and hopefully not further.
I didn't realize you are so soft. Did you say the same thing about the Soviet Union in 1988?
I was 9, TJ. And economic growth - not economic pain - was a big part of how the USA won the Cold War (the other part was an aggressive military posture, which I'm all for, it's the Vance wing of MAGA that dislikes this).
If you told me that winning a trade war was going to end the Chinese regime, I'd probably sign up for a rough two years economically. I don't think that's what we'll get tho.
So, you and Jeff wanted tariffs against China when you believe the US will lose that battle. That is odd! I guess we don't hold many cards with China IYO.
The rest of the world also will suffer first and that's why they will make deals. Canada talked big but Carney kissed the ring yesterday.
Shortsighted vision such as yours on this topic is surprising. Do you not see the potential realignment? Japan, South Korea, India, and Vietnam all have a chance to make great, early deals which benefit them and put a stick in the side of the behemoth which seeks to dominate the Pacific. Apple is set to move iphone production for model year 2026 to India.
And how many more people died from these drugs in the last 6 months? 50,000? Was your "Maryland Man" trafficking future drug dealers?
I don't think it will happen either because China is caving - I'm surprised they didn't last longer than 34 days to be honest.
China's citizens are far more advanced than they were in the early 80s. Communication, albeit monitored, is easy so any pain being experienced is known countrywide. The Chinese have also seen the world and freedom. They may not have voters, but they can have uprisings and those never end well.
What shortages are you worried about precisely? China can hurt the US with pharmaceuticals, electronics, and rare earths. The US can hurt them with energy & food. At the end of the day, China needs the massive trade imbalance that the US market delivers.
Oil was $72 / barrel on election day. Today it is $58. That's a 20 percent drop and the impact cascades across the economy. It also happened because of a pro-energy president who was able to get OPEC to increase output. Gulf of Arabia incoming.
And newsflash, the US economy is growing in the right place. Jobs - higher than expected. Government spending - down. That jobs report likely prompted the Chinese to come to the table. Like you, they want the American people to suffer It isn't happening except for those with the TDS gene.
You are partially right. Michigan was one giant oak forest when settled, somewhat less were Wisconsin and Minn. That is why the forestry industry was centered there and for 100 years oak furniture was manufactured like crazy in Mich. That is why almost all furniture, household goods, windows and trim were made out of oak. Those are the oak antiques many collect. When the oak and hardwoods were depleted in upper Midwest the land was sold for about $1 per acre to immigrants who had to clear it for farming. Not as good for farming as Illinois and many acres left to revert back to nature by the immigrants children and grandchildren. The hardwoods never regenerated that is why upper Midwest is pine woods. Not any good or desirable for furniture or trim.
Trump should have joined the TPP.
I'm not against tariffs on China. I'm against 145% blanket tariffs on China, with a few carveouts.
First, in many respects I hope you are right. I could quibble with why oil is down (mostly economic uncertainty), but agree with you that some of the GDP report was encouraging (more emphasis on the private sector), which is why I didn't spend time waiving around the slightly negative growth rate (also Q1s tend to be a little squirrelly). Long-term I also like Trump's energy policies.
As I said, from the perspective of who would win a trade war without political considerations, I agree with your conclusion. The fact that the US economy has a GDP per capita of 4-5x China is also a big deal, and the richer you are, the more pain you can absorb.
As for shortages, a number of industries see them coming, because they know what's not coming to US shores right now.
I doubt Garcia's haul was drug traffickers, sounds more likely to be construction workers. But that's irrelevant to the point we can agree on, drug OD deaths are plummeting under Trump. They are down to just over 80K in the last recorded 12 months (from a peak of 110K ish in September 2023 (the last reported month is November 2024, so the trend indicates we are likely well below the 80K pace today).
Obviously I don't think this has much to do with Trump, unless the junkies just want to stay alive to enjoy his greatness! Or Biden when it started. But it's great news. And Trump's border policy and emphasis on fentanyl will further assist in the reduction effort.
Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data
Map and trend line show provisional national counts and state-level percent changes in overdose deaths—updated monthly
www.cdc.gov
Audit every NGO receiving US funds !
AND
Disclose the management of the NGO and their relationships to Congress and Federal Judges !
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Gas prices today 05/07 at big box gas station; $ 2.599 for 85 Octane ! W of WP !
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"The Free Press" is a small town newspaper in Tupper Lake, NY for the past 100 years ! TL has a town population of under 4,000 people !
I'm surprised you read it !
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All NGO's (and even GOs) receiving state, federal, local government grants have auditing requirements placed upon them by the grants, so that internal and outside auditors report, which are then forwarded to funding source, which also independently audit.
We have no idea who was in the vehicle and who those people were in debt to for their transportation.I doubt Garcia's haul was drug traffickers, sounds more likely to be construction workers. But that's irrelevant to the point we can agree on, drug OD deaths are plummeting under Trump. They are down to just over 80K in the last recorded 12 months (from a peak of 110K ish in September 2023 (the last reported month is November 2024, so the trend indicates we are likely well below the 80K pace today).
Obviously I don't think this has much to do with Trump, unless the junkies just want to stay alive to enjoy his greatness! Or Biden when it started. But it's great news. And Trump's border policy and emphasis on fentanyl will further assist in the reduction effort.
Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data
Map and trend line show provisional national counts and state-level percent changes in overdose deaths—updated monthly
When you restrict border at the traffic it is easier to "find the drugs". Biden and the Dems did FAKE caring about the border for much of 2024, but it was too late.
For those that give a poop about Flying from or into Newark NJ Airport.
At this time the NY/NJ Port Authority are doing runway maintenance. Normally this would be no biggie !
But Newark has only TWO runways suitable for passenger sized planes ! One is shorter and crosses OVER the NJ Turnpike and scares the poop out of drivers on either of the 12 lanes N & S ! The other runs along the Pike about 200 or 300 yards.
ANY weather event like even light rain will cause delays of up to 2 hours. This had been for OVER 20 years.
NOTHING to do with Joey or Donald or their FAA Directors.
Philly is a better airport for on time flights in or out.
At this time the NY/NJ Port Authority are doing runway maintenance. Normally this would be no biggie !
But Newark has only TWO runways suitable for passenger sized planes ! One is shorter and crosses OVER the NJ Turnpike and scares the poop out of drivers on either of the 12 lanes N & S ! The other runs along the Pike about 200 or 300 yards.
ANY weather event like even light rain will cause delays of up to 2 hours. This had been for OVER 20 years.
NOTHING to do with Joey or Donald or their FAA Directors.
Philly is a better airport for on time flights in or out.
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