No, Trump is not eyeing pared-back tariffs

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pooh-poohed reports that his aides are considering a watered-down version of his universal tariff plan.

Sources told The Washington Post that Trump’s aides were reportedly exploring a new tariff plan that would affect every country but cover only so-called critical imports. This seemed to suggest a strong pivot away from Trump’s initial plan to impose tariffs across the board, including a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.

But Trump dismissed The Washington Post’s report as “Fake News” in a statement posted on Monday to his Truth Social platform. He also suggested he’ll make good on his earlier promises, which also include a 60% tariff on Chinese goods.

“The story in the Washington Post, quoting so-called anonymous sources, which don’t exist, incorrectly states that my tariff policy will be pared back,” Trump wrote. “That is wrong. The Washington Post knows it’s wrong. It’s just another example of Fake News.”

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/1/7/2295464/-No-Trump-is-not-eyeing-pared-back-tariffs

[Chipper Chat]

1. EVERYTHING in Walmart is made in China.

Tell me how that is going to bring prices down and help the low and middle class. I guess the orange anus doesn't care now that he's been elected.

[valleyrogue]

3. EVERYTHING in EVERY outlet is made in China, Vietnam, India, or what have you.

Why do people act like Walmart is the only one that does this? A lot of this is snobbery because Walmart is considered "low class" unlike the local outfits which have similar items also made overseas only they jack up the prices more.

I don't even understand this mindset. NO store is immune from "junk" from China or other Asian countries. It has been going on since the 1980s.

[Chipper Chat]

4. Of course.

I'm thinking locally (poor indiana town). Walmart only game in town. No high end stores. Unless you consider TJ Maxx as high end.

[gab13by13]

2. Of course Trump may pare back tariffs.

All a country has to do is send suitcases filled with 100 dollar bills to Mar-el-Loco.

[travelingthrulife]

5. If they pay him enough bribe money they will get an exemption.

That's how his world works. Pony up farmers!