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Farmer-Rick

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26. Yes, finally someone who understands

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:12 AM

Sep 13

How tariffs are suppose to work.

I was trying to explain this but I guess I didn't make it as clear as you did. Because I got a lot of push back

If we had a vibrant manufacturing sector, if our agriculture weren't focussed on mostly grain exports, if we had a newly developing industry, than tariffs could help and protect our industries. But we have none of that. All we have is a big consumer market and infrastructure to market large quantities of products.

Tariffs in this case only runs up prices. They aren't protecting anyone except maybe the corporations who manufacturer in foreign countries and then sell in our markets.

And our markes, populated by a once rich middle class, is getting poorer and poorer. Because the jobs have all moved to other countries. We are now a nation of waiters and sales clerks. That's why corporations are catering, and pricing, to the filthy-rich instead of the average Joe or Jane. The average person isn't buying as much anymore.

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Coffee prices haven't surged this much in decades [View all] douglas9 Sep 13 OP

"You should blame us. We did this." - G.O.P. BoRaGard Sep 13 #1

When Trump has an attack of gas we get the flu Blues Heron Sep 13 #2

Trump doesn't understand basic economics TheFarseer Sep 13 #3

Especially now that said criminal was found guilty. OldBaldy1701E Sep 13 #6

I'm still of the opinion he is a russian agent whose job is to destroy the USA and kill as many people as possible. mucifer Sep 13 #8

Though the evidence is... GiqueCee Sep 13 #16

I'm half convinced TheFarseer Sep 13 #18

There is also killing people by destroying the CDC, FDA, EPA and FEMA. mucifer Sep 13 #21

Probably, but it is obvious that trump is at the very least a useful idiot for Putin...nt Wounded Bear Sep 13 #24

Yes, finally someone who understands Farmer-Rick Sep 13 #26

Cost of beans for me UpInArms Sep 13 #4

Even dirt has gotten more expensive Farmer-Rick Sep 13 #27

It's probably going to get worse. GoCubsGo Sep 13 #5

I've been buying extra and freezing it spinbaby Sep 13 #7

I just bought a mason jar vacuum sealer. I hope it helps. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 13 #15

Freezing coffee is a good idea, especially if you freeze the unground beans Wednesdays Sep 13 #22

Down to one cup a day. After that it's hot tea. multigraincracker Sep 13 #9

Maybe this opens some MAGA eyes ... Auggie Sep 13 #10

Just a 10% shift in the electorate Wednesdays Sep 13 #23

If they count the votes fairly Farmer-Rick Sep 13 #28

Thank you! Auggie Sep 13 #31

i'm worried about my kid. works for blue bottle coffee. mopinko Sep 13 #11

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Because that would benefit Puerto Rico Diamond_Dog Sep 13 #17

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So many good things could come from Farmer-Rick Sep 13 #30

How long before Trump blames Biden? Emile Sep 13 #13

Not to worry. Trump's genius plan to incentivize producing coffee in America surfered Sep 13 #14

I'm pretty sure bananas are on that list as well... Wounded Bear Sep 13 #25

Any MAGA starting to grow coffee in America? IronLionZion Sep 13 #19

I've definitely noticed. Didn't stop me from buying coffee, but Ocelot II Sep 13 #20

more reason to get my favorite. valentine's costa rica beans. pansypoo53219 Sep 15 #32