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Trump to Impose 100% TARIFF on Imported Cars

Do you approve of a 100% Tariff on imported cars?


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It's not clear which cars he was referring to, so if anyone can add context to clarify that, that would be helpful. Meanwhile, here's what WaPo reported:

“Now we’re going to put a 100 percent tariff on every single car that comes across [the] line, and you’re not going to be able to sell those guys — if I get elected,” he said.​

 
Punitive tariffs aren't a better idea now than the were the first time Trump did them.

Government interference in markets usually doesn't have any benefits, and often causes more harm than good.
I agree with your first comment. The next ones aren't correct.

BTW, your first comment is why I included the 4th poll option - which makes the tariff less punitive.

I'm a little surprised no one else checked that one, in addition to "No."
 
Wouldn’t that make domestic cars more expensive. Supply/demand. Literally punish consumers in two places. The ones who want foreign cars no matter what. And then the rest of the domestic market.
 
I agree with your first comment. The next ones aren't correct.

BTW, your first comment is why I included the 4th poll option - which makes the tariff less punitive.

I'm a little surprised no one else checked that one, in addition to "No."
No, both my comments are correct.
 
Punitive tariffs aren't a better idea now than the were the first time Trump did them. Government interference in markets usually doesn't have any benefits, and often causes more harm than good.

Tariffs appear to be the only tool Trump can think of as an economic weapon. Somehow the man who claims to be a master negotiator can’t grasp that actual negotiating might be needed.

Your premise regarding government interference is flawed imo - seems to ignore times when it is meant to serve a public good for example, such as minimum wages or environmental protections.
 
Wouldn’t that make domestic cars more expensive. Supply/demand. Literally punish consumers in two places. The ones who want foreign cars no matter what. And then the rest of the domestic market.
Yes, which is why you direct a lot of the revenues to subsidize domestics, and especially domestic EVs and their producers - at least until our guys ramp up production.

No, I'm not thrilled to help Elon, but if Tesla qualifies, then it qualifies.
 
Tariffs appear to be the only tool Trump can think of as an economic weapon. Somehow the man who claims to be a master negotiator can’t grasp that actual negotiating might be needed.

Your premise regarding government interference is flawed imo - seems to ignore times when it is meant to serve a public good for example, such as minimum wages or environmental protections.
Finance is a smart guy, but he has trouble seeing benefit from government actions, even when they are pointed out.
 
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Tariffs appear to be the only tool Trump can think of as an economic weapon. Somehow the man who claims to be a master negotiator can’t grasp that actual negotiating might be needed.

Your premise regarding government interference is flawed imo - seems to ignore times when it is meant to serve a public good for example, such as minimum wages or environmental protections.
Your examples are different than punitive tariffs.

You are seeing what happens first hand in California with minimum wages. The public good is overstated.
 
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Finance is a smart guy, but he has trouble seeing benefit from government actions, even when they are pointed out.
And you seem enamored with the government being required to provide a solution when government works in its interest instead of what the markets would do if left alone.
 
Pretty sure he was responding to your other comment: "Government interference in markets usually doesn't have any benefits, and often causes more harm than good."

So many examples showing that one to be wrong.
Why would any punitive tariff be good? Why would you believe one is absolutely bad and another one is good? What makes that true?
 
Sorry we aren’t Trump translators. Is it others fault that Trump can’t communicate?
No. It’s others fault when they focus on dumb shit while ignoring the important shit. Also their fault when they make up their own meaning to what he says and then spread it as gospel. And if you need a translator for anything he said on that day, you’re a complete ****ing idiot.
 
No. It’s others fault when they focus on dumb shit while ignoring the important shit. Also their fault when they make up their own meaning to what he says and then spread it as gospel. And if you need a translator for anything he said on that day, you’re a complete ****ing idiot.
trump riffing on tarriffs (that won't ever actually happen) isn't any more important than him talking about an(other) anticipated violent reaction to him losing an election
 
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Yes, which is why you direct a lot of the revenues to subsidize domestics, and especially domestic EVs and their producers - at least until our guys ramp up production.

No, I'm not thrilled to help Elon, but if Tesla qualifies, then it qualifies.
Sounds like socialism.
 
No. It’s others fault when they focus on dumb shit while ignoring the important shit. Also their fault when they make up their own meaning to what he says and then spread it as gospel. And if you need a translator for anything he said on that day, you’re a complete ****ing idiot.

What parts of Trump’s language are the important parts?

The rounding up of immigrants and putting them in detention camps?

Declaring that migrants aren’t human?

Calling J6 felons “hostages”?

It would be easier if we just declare all his language vitriolic, insane, unstable, and unworthy of the office.
 
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trump riffing on tarriffs (that won't ever actually happen) isn't any more important than him talking about an(other) anticipated violent reaction to him losing an election
Except he never talked about anticipated violent reaction to him losing an election in that speech. Are you dishonest or just ignorant of what he actually said?
 
Except he never talked about anticipated violent reaction to him losing an election in that speech. Are you dishonest or just ignorant of what he actually said?
when you encourage one violent reaction after losing an election, you tend to not get the benefit of the doubt when using violent/shocking rhetoric about possibly losing another election

and even still...let's not pretend like that's a real policy proposal from trump (he doesn't really have them)...he's just riffin' for the crowd, playing to applause
 
No. It’s others fault when they focus on dumb shit while ignoring the important shit. Also their fault when they make up their own meaning to what he says and then spread it as gospel. And if you need a translator for anything he said on that day, you’re a complete ****ing idiot.
You aren’t paying attention. Trump floats from one topic to another and we need his handlers to tell us routinely what he actually meant. Who’s the ****ing idiot? I’d say anyone who continues to back the fake tanned cheeto.
 
Your examples are different than punitive tariffs.

You are seeing what happens first hand in California with minimum wages. The public good is overstated.
Trump doesn’t recognize the difference between types of tariffs.
And you seem enamored with the government being required to provide a solution when government works in its interest instead of what the markets would do if left alone.
We have so many examples historically that markets will focus on profits first, public good a distant second.
Why would any punitive tariff be good? Why would you believe one is absolutely bad and another one is good? What makes that true?
I don’t think there’s an absolute good or bad here. There are times that a tariff can be justified and others where it’s not necessary. Just as there are times government action is necessary when the market fails to act and times the market will do so itself.
 
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when you encourage one violent reaction after losing an election, you tend to not get the benefit of the doubt when using violent/shocking rhetoric about possibly losing another election

and even still...let's not pretend like that's a real policy proposal from trump (he doesn't really have them)...he's just riffin' for the crowd, playing to applause
It’s called “parsing”. It’s not hard to put all of the sentences together to know exact what he’s talking about. You all act like the cake isn’t already made in regards to Trump’s stupid ass, that you have to keep inventing ingredients to throw in there.

If we’ve learned anything it’s that lying about what he says and does only helps him and makes the MAGAs more firm in their convictions about him.
 
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You aren’t paying attention. Trump floats from one topic to another and we need his handlers to tell us routinely what he actually meant. Who’s the ****ing idiot? I’d say anyone who continues to back the fake tanned cheeto.
I mean, when the man gives a word salad of a speech everytime he talks and there’s usually at least 3 different ways it can be interpreted…that allows his defenders to rationalize everything he says.
 
You aren’t paying attention. Trump floats from one topic to another and we need his handlers to tell us routinely what he actually meant. Who’s the ****ing idiot? I’d say anyone who continues to back the fake tanned cheeto.

faulty was one of 1st I put on ignore. Can't be reasoned with.
 
It's not clear which cars he was referring to, so if anyone can add context to clarify that, that would be helpful. Meanwhile, here's what WaPo reported:

“Now we’re going to put a 100 percent tariff on every single car that comes across [the] line, and you’re not going to be able to sell those guys — if I get elected,” he said.​

I vote no on the 100% tariff of course, but was he referring to the Chinese EV’s made in Mexico?
Big difference, right?
 
That was literally seconds before the “Bloodbath” line and all of the idiots glommed onto bloodbath and not that.
Someone threatening to murder his opposition once he is in power is a pretty significant claim that probably needs to get more attention than it has gotten. Have you ever watched "The Killing Fields"?

That said, this is also an important statement that should be given attention.
 
I mean, when the man gives a word salad of a speech everytime he talks and there’s usually at least 3 different ways it can be interpreted…that allows his defenders to rationalize everything he says.
Agree. So much focus on the Delaware Demented Dipstick’s inane ramblings - rich territory to be sure - that the Narcissistic Nutjob gets away with his shallow incendiary ramblings meant to stir up the weirdos who go to his rallies. It provides huge opportunities for the Democrats to use against him.
 
Someone threatening to murder his opposition once he is in power is a pretty significant claim that probably needs to get more attention than it has gotten. Have you ever watched "The Killing Fields"?

That said, this is also an important statement that should be given attention.
And Mitt Romney murdered some lady’s husband. Remember? Good luck expecting swing voters to buy all of these repeated lies.
 
And Mitt Romney murdered some lady’s husband. Remember? Good luck expecting swing voters to buy all of these repeated lies.
And the worst part is that he then stuffed the dudes carcass into the dog crate with the family pet on their way to the beach.
What no one ever talks about is how the parties continue to put out whoppers because the elites who run both think their core voters are so freaking stupid they believe this stuff.
 
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