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crud

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4. The tariffs are a tax on imports

Reply to AnnaLee (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 12:43 PM

Apr 2025

just like the British did with the tea. The colonists had to pay import duties (tariffs).
tRump is enacting these tariffs by executive order (decree). There is no debate in Congress, there is no law passed by the peoples representatives.

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No taxation without representation! [View all] crud Apr 2025 OP

Absolutely! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #1

I have been thinking of another taxation issue AnnaLee Apr 2025 #2

The tariffs are a tax on imports crud Apr 2025 #4

That is why non resident income taxes assessed in many cities should be illegal MichMan Apr 2025 #3