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lol. He lost all credibility when he started talking about the climate hoax and EVs.
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A trade deficit with another country isn't that other country tariff'ing us. I have to believe even Trump isn't dumb enough to believe that. The math formula they come up with using the trade deficit as the tariff rate had to be something strategically concocted to fool the American people. As we know, the US has one of the largest and richest populations. It's going to have a trade deficit with everyone.
Either way, the tariff plan has been canceled. He tried but it didn't work. Even with China, he exempted pretty much everything except clothes.
He thinks tariffs are paid by other countries. The tariff "plan" hasn't been exactly canceled. Rolled back, parts have been paused, etc.
You give this clown with his 3rd grade understanding of the world, way too much credit. But trade wars are so "easy to win". Especially, with "brain" power running the show for dotard donny. Lol.
Walmart and Costco have already bent the knee to China, they are following China's lead because dotard donny made it in their best interests to do so.
Breitbart Business Digest: Bessent Tells China to Change or Be Changed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood before the Institute of International Finance this morning and delivered a speech that ought to be remembered as a turning point in U.S. economic diplomacy.
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Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Supply Evaporates | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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americans really need to stop buying dollar store garbage that china exports.. the west quits buying their low cost garbage, that cripples them...
just stay out of the walmarts and targets for a few weeks folks, it will make you a better human being, i promise.
just stay out of the walmarts and targets for a few weeks folks, it will make you a better human being, i promise.
This really is a retarded analysis. A max pressure campaign was launched where we assumed trade deficits in full were due to tariff + non-tariff barriers. Now there is no scenario in which we are going to run trade balances with everyone but this guy acts like we are. He really is making propaganda for you. We are negotiating straight up with 90 countries to get out of the bogus trading coalitions/deals. China transships through many countries to dodge tariffs [intermediate parts] so you slap them with that reciprocal formula so they understand the risk of partaking in such a venture. And to top it off we end with a claim about.. The biggest issue on the planet should be the climate crises. He says 'My wife and I can't stop traveling everyplace we go is climate crisis' I wonder if he has been to ...China?
Back on planet earth... dotard donny wants to renegotiate the trade deal with Canada and Mexico for the "awful" trade deal that was negotiated by (checking notes)... dotard donny.
dotard donny wants to renegotiate the trade deal with China for the "awful" trade deal that was negotiated by (checking notes)... yep, once again dotard donny.
There's no evidence that 90 countries are doing anything other than laughing at this moron.
Of course, dotard donny will pretend he struck "the greatest trade deal ever", just like the now "awful" trade deals he did. In 2017 and 2020 so dopes can pretend that they weren't completely fooled by this moron.
Meanwhile, U.S. manufacturing craters in the wake of dotart donny's plan to do the opposite.
Brilliant.
You used your trademark "dotard Donny" 5 times in this post. Pretty impressive, even for you.
It’s embarrassing. Why is it embarrassing? Because he doesn’t realize how it makes him look.
This, from a guy who has been wrong on everything since he claimed “Trump will never ever be President” 10 years ago.
It’s been 10 years of consistently being wrong, and we are supposed to take him seriously? A guy who has Dotard turrets?
You cheered for, and even voted for dotard donny and his silly nicknames for everyone.
Now, you realize how childish that behavior is on a message board, let alone from the white house. It took quite a while to get here, but I'm glad I could help you on your self-realization.
You're welcome.
Nicknames are cool in moderation. Turrets isn’t.
Actually turrets can be funny. But you’re not.
Maga marks are typically slow to catch on. I think this is personal growth for yourself.
And you probably think this is due to Trump's tariffs, which have been canceled. LOL.
Companies expand all the time no matter who the President is.
“Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced investments in domestic production, primarily to enhance U.S. manufacturing and innovation, driven by several strategic and economic factors. In April 2025, the company committed an additional $2 billion over four years to bolster U.S. operations, motivated by the need to mitigate the impact of U.S.-China tariffs, which are projected to reduce 2025 revenue by $400 million and adjusted operating income by $375 million. This investment aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and support biopharma customers by expanding manufacturing capabilities for critical materials like pipette tips, single-use technologies, and cell culture media.”
Being in the same industry, it’s a concern. Most of my products are made domestically, so my business unit is fine. But we have another segment that does impact people close to me, and we have manufacturing elsewhere that we are looking to bring into the US.
You guys can dump on Trump (hey a new slogan!!). He’s absolutely fair game on trade. But you can’t bring yourselves to credit him on things like this that are absolutely motivated by his strategy. The investment announced over the past 2 months has been huge.
Lol no. No company is making that big of am investment based solely on an emergency declaration tariff policy that can go away at any time and will certainly go away on Jan 20, 2029. The tariffs are gone everywhere except for Chinese clothes. This was already in the works and they are just announcing it this way to get something out of Trump.
I'd agree that tariffs would help onshore some companies if they were passed through an act of Congress. Not a stroke of the pen based on a fake emergency declaration.
Tell that to all the CEOs of the world who contradict what you’re saying.
Several companies have announced significant investments in the United States, with some explicitly citing President Donald Trump's tariff policies as a factor influencing their decisions. These announcements reflect efforts to mitigate the impact of tariffs, reshore manufacturing, or align with the administration’s “America First” trade agenda. Below is a list of companies that have announced U.S. investments in response to or in the context of Trump’s tariff policies, based on available information:
1. **Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)**
- **Investment**: $100 billion
- **Details**: TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing facilities, partly to address tariff pressures and the administration’s push for domestic chip production. The deal was highlighted by Trump as a strategic move to exempt TSMC from certain tariffs.
- **Source**:[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/03/donald-trump-global-trade-tariff-rates-by-country-breakdown-asia)
2. **Novartis**
- **Investment**: $23 billion over five years
- **Details**: The Swiss pharmaceutical giant plans to build seven new facilities and expand existing ones in the U.S., with announcements following Trump’s threats of tariffs on imported drugs. The investment aims to bolster domestic production of pharmaceuticals.
- **Source**:[](https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1902789976397316451)
3. **Roche**
- **Investment**: $50 billion over five years
- **Details**: The Swiss healthcare company announced a major investment in U.S. manufacturing, citing Trump’s tariff policies as a key driver. This move is one of the largest inward investment commitments in response to the tariffs.
- **Source**:
4. **Abbott Laboratories**
- **Investment**: $500 million
- **Details**: Abbott plans to invest in two new manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Texas, specifically noting the looming impact of tariffs on medical devices and diagnostics as a motivating factor.
- **Source**:
5. **Nvidia**
- **Investment**: $100 billion
- **Details**: Nvidia announced plans for a supercomputer plant in the U.S., part of a broader strategy to reshore leading-edge chip manufacturing. While not exclusively tied to tariffs, the investment aligns with Trump’s policies to incentivize domestic production in critical technology sectors.
- **Source**:[](https://x.com/Reuters/status/1914626483261202732)
6. **Apple**
- **Investment**: $500 billion
- **Details**: Apple committed to a massive investment in the U.S., which was cited as part of the ripple effect of Trump’s tariff policies encouraging companies to localize production to avoid import duties.
- **Source**:[](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/14/tariffs-wont-bring-manufacturing-back-to-us-supply-chain-survey.html)
7. **Hyundai**
- **Investment**: $20 billion
- **Details**: The South Korean automaker announced significant U.S. investments, likely in response to the 25% tariffs on vehicles and auto parts from countries like Mexico and Canada, pushing companies to shift production to the U.S.
- **Source**:
8. **CMA CGM**
- **Investment**: $20 billion
- **Details**: The French shipping firm announced a $20 billion investment in the U.S., which was noted in the context of Trump’s tariffs, though specific details on the investment’s focus were not fully detailed in the sources.
- **Source**:[](https://www.reuters.com/markets/frances-macron-calls-suspension-investment-us-after-tariffs-2025-04-03/)
9. **Eli Lilly**
- **Investment**: $27 billion
- **Details**: The pharmaceutical company announced major U.S. investments, cited as part of the broader corporate response to Trump’s tariff policies and incentives for domestic manufacturing.
- **Source**:
10. **Johnson & Johnson**
- **Investment**: $55 billion
- **Details**: Johnson & Johnson committed to significant U.S. investments, with Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, including pharmaceuticals, influencing the decision to expand domestic operations.
- **Source**:
11. **SoftBank**
- **Investment**: $100 billion
- **Details**: The Japanese conglomerate announced a $100 billion investment in the U.S., part of a wave of commitments linked to Trump’s trade policies aimed at boosting domestic economic activity.
- **Source**:
12. **Merck**
- **Investment**: $1 billion
- **Details**: Merck announced a $1 billion investment in the U.S., with tariffs contributing to increased costs and the decision to localize production.
- **Source**:[](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-china-pushes-back-as-trump-claims-progress-on-trade-talks-191201016.html)
13. **GE Aerospace**
- **Investment**: $1 billion
- **Details**: GE Aerospace committed to a $1 billion investment in U.S. facilities, influenced by the broader trade environment shaped by Trump’s tariffs.
- **Source**:
14. **Cardone Capital**
- **Investment**: $1 billion
- **Details**: Cardone Capital, led by Grant Cardone, announced a $1 billion investment in the U.S., cited as part of the “Trump Effect” driving domestic investment in response to tariff policies.
- **Source**:
15. **Saudi Arabia (Sovereign Wealth Fund)**
- **Investment**: $600 billion
- **Details**: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund announced a massive $600 billion investment in the U.S., though the exact connection to tariffs is less explicit, it was framed as part of the broader economic shift driven by Trump’s policies.
- **Source**:
16. **United Arab Emirates (UAE)**
- **Investment**: Not specified (listed in context of major investments)
- **Details**: The UAE was mentioned alongside other major investors responding to Trump’s tariff-driven economic policies, though specific figures were not provided in the sources.
- **Source**:
### Notes and Context
- **Tariff Policy Impact**: Trump’s tariff policies, including a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, 25% tariffs on vehicles and auto parts from Canada and Mexico, and up to 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, have created significant pressure for companies to localize production in the U.S. to avoid import duties. These policies, announced and implemented starting in early 2025, aim to reshore manufacturing and reduce trade deficits.[](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/)[](https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/)
- **Strategic Investments**: Many of these investments focus on critical industries like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing, aligning with Trump’s emphasis on national security and economic sovereignty.[](https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-stokes-trade-war-world-reels-tariff-shock-2025-04-03/)
(https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/14/tar...raising-prices-response-trumps-tariffs/story?
(https://www.reuters.com/world/trump...ce-new-reality-trump-tariff-chaos-2025-04-02/)
Do you honestly not understand that business expand all the time? Not every business decision is based on executive orders. No CEO is making billion dollar decisions based on tariffs that never actually happened. There's no tariffs! They are gone. Just Chinese clothes. All the electronics from China are exempt.
This is like every time some new small business opens in a town, the politician is there to take credit. People and businesses make decisions without political influence. It's possible. Can you imagine being this CEO:
CEO: "OK guys, Trump declared a national emergency and is putting tariffs on every country so we are going to on-shore all of our manufacturing."
VP: Its not an act of Congress though so he can change his mind at any time and even if he doesn't, the next President could just eliminate them.
CEO: Trump never waffles on anything. The tariffs are here for good. I just know it.
