It’s still about the economy , stupid

I guess Trump didn’t read the polls leading to his election. I’m not surprised, a narcissist like he could never grasp that people voted against Harris and her policies as much as for his policies. I held my nose and voted for him.

The overriding issue in the recent election was the economy, namely inflation. So what does the president do? Implement tariffs on three of our largest trading partners. 

You would think Trump, or at least his advisors, would understand that tariffs are not paid by the exporters but by the importers. That means you and I will pay higher prices. Do you think Walmart or Target* are going to eat a higher cost and not pass it on? 

For instance we are in the winter here, some of the produce you get at the local market comes from Mexico. Guess what?  Your groceries are going up. Again. 

Here’s the thing, if China is too expensive then manufacturers will move to Vietnam, Malaysia, or India. It has already happened with clothing and athletic shoes. Read a label. They are not reopening mills in the Carolinas. Americans aren’t going to pay $25 for a pair of tighty whiteys. 

We live in a global economy. 

We make a lot of stuff in America. But it takes years to build and open a factory. In the meantime you and I try to get by with thinner wallets. 

I guess Trump wants the loathsome Democrats back running Congress in two years.

*or Ford or GM, or Home Depot, etc.