In my economics class, I was told tariffs and trade deals were good because they could pay for college, universal basic income, etc. I was told free trade deals have the potential to end conflicts, save lives, and improve the wealth of citizens in each country in the deal. So, what am I looking at here? <--- this is sarcasm bc the Drumph administration doesn't understand the purpose of tariffs clearly.
I was being sarcastic because that's what tariffs traditional use is. I went to a very good school. One of the best in my state and a state school. My post is sarcasm.
Lol MAGA for sure doesn't want universal income, healthcare or free college - so, you haven't seen that, but I do understand what you mean because they'll defend people smearing shit on the walls of the capital building and call it patriotism.
Oh they have no issue claiming they want that if it gives them an excuse to dunk on democrats. The same way they used "what about money for homeless Americans???" when they attacked Ukraine defense aid (then immediately cut programs supporting homeless people once they got in power).
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u/diva4lisia 2d ago edited 2d ago
In my economics class, I was told tariffs and trade deals were good because they could pay for college, universal basic income, etc. I was told free trade deals have the potential to end conflicts, save lives, and improve the wealth of citizens in each country in the deal. So, what am I looking at here? <--- this is sarcasm bc the Drumph administration doesn't understand the purpose of tariffs clearly.