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It's hard to picture a future where it doesn't last at least two years long.
Trump is not famous for admitting he is wrong. Plus he's probably not wrong in this case, if destabilizing the US has been the goal all along.
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There’s no going back to normal after this. Even if Trump called off the tariffs right now, the damage to international relations has already been done.
Yep at all levels. Chinese businesses planning their next 5 years may want to diversify away from US customers. US people voted for unhinged presidents is the clear message.
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#13What about contracting? Hourly rates? Employment?
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Tariffs are not extortion; they are lawful taxes on imported goods. Every country can levy tariffs on any other country; they aren't unique to the US. Your personal feelings about Donald Trump don't change these facts.
The hyperbole on HN has been ridiculous lately. Get it together, folks. The US doesn't owe any other country cheap prices and the US also reserves the right to raise income in any lawful manner.
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Tariffs are not extortion; they are lawful taxes on imported goods. Every country can levy tariffs on any other country; they aren't unique to the US. Your personal feelings about Donald Trump don't change these facts. The hyperbole on HN has been ridiculous lately. Get it together, folks. The US doesn't owe any other country cheap prices and the US also reserves the right to raise income in any lawful manner.
I'm not just talking about tariffs - though the way they've been weaponized is extortive. I'm talking about the threats of invasion towards Greenland.
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There’s no going back to normal after this. Even if Trump called off the tariffs right now, the damage to international relations has already been done.
This is my understanding as well. Suddenly, China as main partner doesn't look that bad for a lot of countries right now. The era of US seen as the champion of the free world is over. Not that surprising since Trump always said he will put USA First, but the way he's implementing is really unbelievably stupid.
I hope Europe hears the wake up all.
Re: Ask HN: Do the tarrifs impact software/SaaS? If so, how?
#20Not any kind of expert, but from my research, Article 19.3 of the USMCA says that tariffs can't be imposed on digital products:
1. No Party shall impose customs duties, fees, or other charges on or in connection with the importation or exportation of digital products transmitted electronically, between a person of one Party and a person of another Party.
The full chapter on digital trade: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/files/agreements/FTA/US...