A federal judge just ordered the government to start refunding the money from Trump’s illegal tariffs, proof that “tariffs are free money” was always economic fiction, and a reminder of what happens
I understand importers initially paid these, but most importers and retailers raised their prices. Refunding to them would now be a windfall and another wealth transfer from consumers to the business class. I still feel the refunds should be made to consumers. If they could issue stimulus checks in short order during the pandemic, they could do the same with tariff funds. Has anyone filed a class action suit?
A government and congress that are unwilling or unable to do the job they were elected to should be removed immediately. They should be replaced with qualified, competant people willing to govern accountably. Is they really too much to ask?
Forget the companies, who is going to return the tariffs to THE CONSUMERS??? We have been paying exorbitant prices for foreign goods. Are companies just going to keep the money to add to their bottom line??? Surely, they won’t lower prices? Why are the consumers SCREWED?
I understand importers initially paid these, but most importers and retailers raised their prices. Refunding to them would now be a windfall and another wealth transfer from consumers to the business class. I still feel the refunds should be made to consumers. If they could issue stimulus checks in short order during the pandemic, they could do the same with tariff funds. Has anyone filed a class action suit?
It would be great if Trump had to pay out of his own pockets. Maybe his family and Elon could help.
'Kakistrophic', That's it! Could be some cool graphics on a t-shirt.
It will be interesting to see if Trump put any of that money on his pocket. Oops!
You mean as administrative fee.
A government and congress that are unwilling or unable to do the job they were elected to should be removed immediately. They should be replaced with qualified, competant people willing to govern accountably. Is they really too much to ask?
Forget the companies, who is going to return the tariffs to THE CONSUMERS??? We have been paying exorbitant prices for foreign goods. Are companies just going to keep the money to add to their bottom line??? Surely, they won’t lower prices? Why are the consumers SCREWED?
Brilliant.