Trump Set to Whack US Working Class With Historic $2,000 Tax Hike | Common Dreams
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There is an old saying in Washington that if you want to understand politicians, look at what they do, not what they say. On that front there is no ambiguity. The Republican president is imposing big new taxes, and he is doing it in a way that does not require congressional approval.

Summary

Donald Trump is poised to impose massive import tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, effectively raising taxes on U.S. households by an estimated $3,000 annually.

Unlike past tax increases that targeted the wealthy, these tariffs disproportionately impact low- and middle-income workers.

While Trump claims the measures address immigration and fentanyl concerns, experts argue they serve as a revenue source to offset tax cuts for the rich.

Critics contend that Trump’s tariffs lack a clear industrial strategy and primarily burden American consumers.

  • Thassodar@lemm.eeEnglish
    525·
    20 hours ago

    Unpopular opinion but I’m not seeing many people put any blame on Biden for dropping out after the very first debate. The whole “too old” argument was extremely weak and, unfortunately, a large chunk of men in the United States will never vote for a woman. No matter how strong her stance is, what qualifications, or anything, they are staunchly against a woman in power.

    It’s unfortunate but dropping out and nominating the VP that nobody really knew for doing anything during the 4 years of Biden wasn’t the best option, especially because people felt like they didn’t vote for her, and the aforementioned sexism that still exists. If they put Walz up, or even Beto, they would have been better options IMO.

    Edit: Not seeing much discussion, just downvotes. If Lemmy is to be better than Reddit I recommend not downvoting only because you disagree.

    • maniclucky@lemmy.world
      171·
      20 hours ago

      Yeah, Biden could have done differently.

      You know what would be better? If ~23% of the populous weren’t hateful ignorant cultists intent on installing christofascism to their own obvious detriment. To hell with bitching about what democrats do wrong (most things if we’re being honest). The blame lies with every republican that voted for mango Mussolini and we shouldn’t let them forget it.

      • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        16 hours ago

        and having MSM and social constantly pushing right wing propaganda in thier faces.

      • Thassodar@lemm.eeEnglish
        25·
        20 hours ago

        My point is the people we’re constantly complaining about not voting, some didn’t vote because they didn’t vote for Harris to be the primary candidate. I am not one of them, but I think it’s a valid argument.

        What I’m getting right now is knee jerk reactions to me saying Biden shouldn’t have dropped out instead of poopooing on the non voters like everyone else.

        • Tja@programming.dev
          3·
          11 hours ago

          No way to know of course, but if polls are to be believed Biden would have done even worse. The debate performance was abysmal.

        • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          16 hours ago

          alot of them never bother voting in the first place, let alone care what biden did or did not do.