>>They know a 20% “tariff” means the the pickup truck costs 20% more <<
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NOT TRUE.
It means the customer will choose a pickup made in America that is not subject to the tariff.
It means that many more Americans will have jobs and other economic benefits of making things in America.
Even militarily it is significant. The reason America was able to overwhelm its enemies in WWI and WWII was because of our great manufacturing capability capable of being turned to weapon systems.
>The reason America was able to overwhelm its enemies in WWI and WWII was because of our great manufacturing capability capable of being turned to weapon systems.
That and good Americans did not give a whit about the “rights” of the enemy and its filthy supporters.
...........well, good point, there will be “other” manufacturers building in the US using American workers and their vehicles will not have a tariff on them. But, that then makes my point. If I have a pickup here that is 20% less than the same pickup over there, lol, which one do you thing any sane person is going to choose? Ergo, the 20% tariff Trump is hollering about is just to get everyone’s attention. On it’s face, it cannot happen. Thanks for your comment.