Posted on 04/10/2025 11:54:28 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Thrifty Big Apple shoppers were rushing to stock up on the basics Wednesday after President Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs briefly went into effect — before he then announced a 90-day pause.
“Pray to God that we all survive,” said Angelia Gonzalez, a 48-year-old mother who was filling her cart at the East Harlem Costco.
“I feel some kind of way. I mean, I have a family.”
Gonzalez travelled across town from her longtime home in West Harlem to stock up at the wholesaler over fears that prices will soon skyrocket from Trump’s massive “reciprocal” tariffs, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Hours later, Trump, 78, abruptly reversed the levies for most countries, telling reporters at the White House that “yippy” critics and a “queasy” bond market were factors in the decision. The “Liberation Day” duties had wreaked havoc on the markets since they were announced on April 2.
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Most toilet paper is made in the US. Other than that…I guess some produce is from Mexico. I am sure we will make it through just fine.
Their food and toilet paper comes from China?
I should post some Doom Threeads from over at DU. They’ve been snorting the KoolAid and the pearl clutching is at record levels.
Big fun
After being governed for eons by corrupt RAT politicians, and their city turned into a third-world $hit hole, they’re worried now about surviving? What a bunch of idiots.
No need to stock up, lady. You won't survive.
Oh, and have a nice day.
Maybe she’ll get deported???
Trump’s goal is to destroy the United States, then the world. He’s been planning this carefully ever since he was sent away to military boarding school by his father. Extreme daddy issues.
/sarc
Chinese electronics? Foreign cars? Cellphones?
“I feel some kind of way.”
Huh?
We know this story is a lie because if they actually prayed to God, they’d be home resting comfortably instead of panic shopping.
US Food supply is at ZERO risk
USA is an exporter of all grains and also meat
The largest share of imported fruits and vegetables come from Mexico, which is still duty free. Same for cattle that are raised in Mexico
Counter-seasonal produce comes from Chile, Peru, Guatemala - which will be maximum 10%
“Pray to God we all survive”. Drama Queen. At least you’re not in Mexico.
Bite the Big Apple 🍎🍏
🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳🎳
Not water...NYC gets its' water from a relatively closeby resevoire. TP is made here.
If she's buying avocados, in bulk, they'll spoil.
So 100% of their supply comes fron China and other countries.
Anyone that believes a tariff on Mexico means no avocados is a total moron.
“Chinese electronics? Foreign cars? Cellphones?”
Seriously. Whose “staples” are ChiCom-manufactured crap? Maybe you’d like another Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner or Hamilton Beach blender, but are these really items like food and toiletries that anyone needs to “stock up” on?
When Trump won in 2024, Van Jones said: (in tears)
CNN commentator Van Jones grew emotional as he talked about the fear and hurt many Kamala Harris supporters were feeling after she lost the presidency. In a choked up voice, Jones reflected on the “hurt” that Black women who had turned out for the vice president were experiencing.
“I’m thinking about the people who are not a part of anybody’s elite who are hurting tonight,” Jones said. “There are African American women who know a little bit about being talked down to, and know a little bit about having their economic dreams crushed, who tried to dream a big dream over the past couple of months. And tonight, they’re trading in a lot of hope for a lot of hurt. They were hoping that maybe this time — this time — one of their own could be seen as worthy.”
Does Costco carry many thousands of dollars Swiss watches? LOL, I can’t even begin to imagine what these idiots were imagining was about to disappear from the shelves.
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