‘Trickle down just doesn’t work’: The truth about tariffs and when they’re actually useful

[@kylemacgregor4211]

Trickle down explained. A rich man standing on a platform pi$$ing on the working class below.

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

Why are you so envious? You have the opportunity to be wealthy but you chose not to take it…deal with it.😢

[@heatherm2428]

What do you think will happen to the corporate tax hike? The working class pays no matter what.

[@nw9353]

@@DaveSchultzXXL Sounds like a arrogant remark from someone that got a leg up from parents that went to school and made their money before Reagan was in office.

[@KerryMilanovic]

and maga just love a bit of wee wee...

[@thomthom6268]

I didn't see this until I already posted, but the same concept.

[@JMD-er5jq]

tariff can only work IF you have the capacity to produce the same/replacement goods as you are placing tariffs on

[@Noneomg]

Yes and that gives a chance for new companies and American startups. Geez what a horrible thing to care about Americans....

[@SleepyAlice895]

​​@@Noneomgbecause you can just instantly ramp up or begin production of those goods, meanwhile you're inflating the cost of them unnecessarily. At least at the levels Trump proposes and the untargeted, blanket tariffs.

[@emmanuelwinner4149]

@@Noneomg Sure, go ahead - start up a brand new auto factory overnight - without using cost-increasing foreign parts taxed by the tariff.

[@Noneomg]

@@emmanuelwinner4149 Some of us are not lazy drug addicts.

[@thomascraddock8697]

Which the USA is completely self sufficient and capable of.

[@alphabrainwave]

Trump's 1930s tariff policy will Make the Depression Great Again. 📉

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

Why does every country we trade with have tariffs against us? And why didn’t Biden remove Trump’s tariffs when he was selected?

[@Noneomg]

Show us how you failed preschool again.

[@Sevenmountainisevil]

@@Noneomg irony much

[@ChesterSm-ge1hb]

@@Sevenmountainisevil Facts…

[@KerryMilanovic]

@@Noneomg that clearly is you.......maga....biggest tools on the planet...lol

[@FrankMaloy-x7r]

Vote blue for harris 💙 🙌 god bless America 💙 🙌 🇺🇸 🙏🏽I'm tired of trump let's get rid of trump for good 💙 🙌 🇺🇸 🙏🏽 trump said he don't have no plans for America that should tell people right there he not fit vote blue for harris 💙

[@dontewashington3250]

I’m voting blue for a continuation of the economic policies of the last 3.5 years. I need that high inflation, that 100% increase in gasoline cost, that 30-80% increase in grocery bill costs, I need those high mortgage rates and restrictions on ceiling fans and gas cooktops. I need that historic illegal immigration and 15,000 convicted murderers from Central America soaking up my tax dollars while veterans starve. But what I really need is that subversion of democracy action. Kamala has proven over the 3.5 years that she is the best candidate to deliver on all of my needs! Vote blue and turn the flag communist red!

[@Sevenmountainisevil]

@@dontewashington3250 you can sell that load of crap as fertilizer.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

@@Sevenmountainisevil If you want to hear a load of crap listen to Harris speak about her family history.

[@Sevenmountainisevil]

@@bethanyhealy4989 why when we have Trump, the manchild afflicted with Liarrhea.

[@chrisbrewer945]

No'🎉 I'm voting Trump. His policies worked. Even though Democrats called for illegals and paid, bused, and planed the thugs here. Get your head on straight or lose it in 2024.

[@BrattyBetty]

Meh trickle down only works for your dog who sits at your feet hoping something will trickle down from your plate that he can eat Trickle down economics was a joke.

[@heatherm2428]

The corporate tax hike will trickle down. Corporate tax hikes will increase prices of goods and services, encourage businesses to move to Ireland, incentives companies to move manufacturing and customer service to countries without livable wages and regulation. The middle class will pay no matter what.

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

@@heatherm2428 learn economics....

[@heatherm2428]

@@Pantsdumpdonny Learn history...

[@stevea2909]

How much of a tariff will be on Donolds watches?

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

what's a tariff on a $2 watch? lol

[@trevx3680]

As the watches are only in the concept stage atm who knows.

[@EliteWokiesNonEliteRichHuhlolz]

A fool and his gold are soon maga.

[@lawrencesullivan3307]

tariffs are taxes pure and simple.

[@natashalopez977]

Tariffs need to be reasonable for leaders around the world. Harris 2024.

[@LayneToler]

How about America first. Then worry about the rest of the world.

[@BrattyBetty]

@@LayneToler The Republicans will make sure you get nothing ..

[@KerryMilanovic]

reasonable...not insane!

[@BrattyBetty]

@@LayneToler America First? Not if that psychopath Trump gets back in power. He lined his pockets stealing from the tax payers last time and Republicans never do anything for the people .. unless they are rich ..🤑

[@BrattyBetty]

@@natashalopez977 Tariffs are a tax on the consumer buying the product .. not the country importing it..

[@nw9353]

Tariffs are socialism for big business. Socialism for the rich capitalism for us peons. Just like our justice system.

[@VeronicaRainone-h7e]

The tariffs will punish most corporations which is 👍

[@u2mister17]

The 7 Trillion Dollar Public Monopoly needs more batteries.

[@FloatDown]

Of course it doesn't work it's a scam on its face. Why would you give all the money to the people who need it least. It's nonsensical. Give the money to the people who need it. They will spend it on the companies run by the people at the top. Priorities corrected.

[@Sevenmountainisevil]

We knew trickle down didn't work in the 90s. It was obvious but the big business had their teeth into the political system and we are still fighting their greed.

[@heatherm2428]

The corporate tax hike will trickle down to the working class.

[@Sevenmountainisevil]

@heatherm2428 funny how costs are passed on but savings are not. I know that's not what you are implying but it's the truth

[@matthewc164]

Taxing corporations does nothing but raise prices and take money out of consumer hands. It's not like the government does anything good with our money anyway. We should abolish all income tax. The economy would skyrocket.

[@heatherm2428]

​@@Sevenmountainisevil There is a price tag associated with everything. The thing we need to remember is the big donors are not donating because they have big hearts. Politics will always be controlled by the lobbyists and big donors.

[@Sevenmountainisevil]

@heatherm2428 true, but politicians don't control the prices, the corporations do and they are raking in profits, having massive stock buy backs. I think politicians have a role to be blamed for but corporate greed is driving this bus

[@92egehrke]

Wish trump and his supporters cared about what economists thought. How do you argue with someone who chooses to believe in Santa because trump says so?

[@RaeKing-q3z]

they are sad....

[@RaeKing-q3z]

@@DaveSchultzXXL what is trumps apart from tax cuts for billionaires and implementing Project 2025??

[@brentharrington9235]

Keynesian economist have been slowly drowning the US for decades. Now we are pushing 40 trillion in debt. It doesn't matter who the president is, because none will tell us that we need to raise taxes of EVERYONE and cut benefits for EVERYONE. All of this was predicted at the first Bretton Woods conference when they came up with the scheme, but of course no one listened.

[@vinman6714]

@@DaveSchultzXXL Wrong, you just haven't paid attention.

[@gcman1111]

So having heels up and passing out printed check to illegals is your solution as you know they will get the pot of tax payer money first.

[@FloatDown]

NOT HELPFUL. TOO NERDY. LOST SIGHT OF WHY THIS ISSUE IS RELEVANT.

[@serpilcr]

Vote Blue 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙

[@Bingo2992]

For more inflation unaffordable groceries and gas, and for wars across the world. Probable draft of our children. No thanks.

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

@@serpilcr Vote Blue for the Government boot on your neck.

[@Noneomg]

No thanks, Iranian bot.

[@dontewashington3250]

I’m voting blue for a continuation of the economic policies of the last 3.5 years. I need that high inflation, that 100% increase in gasoline cost, that 30-80% increase in grocery bill costs, I need those high mortgage rates and restrictions on ceiling fans and gas cooktops. I need that historic illegal immigration and 15,000 convicted murderers from Central America soaking up my tax dollars while veterans starve. But what I really need is that subversion of democracy action. Kamala has proven over the 3.5 years that she is the best candidate to deliver on all of my needs! Vote blue and turn the flag communist red!

[@thomthom6268]

Tariffs deapened the great depression. And trickle down economics didn't work because the money only tinkled down. Tinkle Down Economics.

[@fffuu4444]

This will insulate and worsen the situation by making the domestic auto makers becoming less competitive and market forces will eventually catch up with them.

[@nancydaigle1433]

I think its funny how fox news is getting sick of trumps crap but still the real news stations are sane washing his words. He might ne good for rateings but he is not good for the USA but you are not reporting it do your jobs people depend on you for the truth not for rateings. Vote blue the USA depends on it thank you. 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙

[@lettucesalad3560]

I remember in 2017, Trump said if he cut corporate taxes, every family would get a $4,000 raise. Trump owes me $28,000.

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

like everything he owes...no one ever gets paid.

[@u2mister17]

Shouldn't have stolen his 2nd term.

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

@@u2mister17 he lost.....like hes gonna lose again.....get smart.....and have a wash.

[@lettucesalad3560]

@@u2mister17 Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts for Jobs Act(TCJA) is still in effect now.. The corporate tax rate went from 35% down to 21%. So why does the $4k/year raise Trump promised EVERY FAMILY in 2017 hinge on Trump getting a second term?

[@roderickdunn3464]

He never pays his bills, so you might as well whistle Dixie.

[@Penythought]

President Joe Biden always looking out for the middle class. Are we now going to go back to check down economics without him? This is our biggest fear everything we’ve achieved union so strong 1:38

[@markhutton7593]

WHY IS HARRIS/ BIDEN ADMINISTRATION STILL USING PRESIDENT TRUMPS CHINA TARIFFS???? WHY????????

[@RickNeil-ku6ly]

As usual, the guy who says he has the answer is the guy who doesn't understand the problem. Trumpig has LOTS of answers!

[@gcman1111]

Heels up printing tax payer money to be taken by illegals first you choose MSNBC goons advice here.

[@stevea2909]

No knowledge, but answers!

[@Chris-pj4wh]

Can one of you highly intelligent Democrat economic geniuses please explain how to start a business with a tax credit.

[@AlexanderVollmer]

I looked it up, the phrase was coined in a time when class theory wasn't a thing and the rich lived on the 'bel etage' and the servants under the roof. May be the phrase was meant in a totally different way and is a mockery only rich people understand?

[@Robin-bk2lm]

Does MSNBC have no one working on the weekends except this guy?

[@JRR31984]

THIS is a CHART VIDEO, SPEAK about it.

[@johnconnor1847]

Give me a source of MTG saying jewish space lasers……and I will gladly delete my account.

[@e13kid]

Google is your friend

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

Democrats are liars because they lie.....all the time.

[@johnconnor1847]

@@e13kid Exactly. 😂

[@DC-fq6mv]

SHE was the source. SHE posted that insane thing on social media.

[@johnconnor1847]

@@DC-fq6mv So where’s the source?

[@user9b2]

They make rich people richer, where is the downside?? 🤔

[@benjaminrudolph8493]

Care for others and you will gain much more than money.

[@josephinadelamartiniquemin5448]

Comprehensive tariff discussion. Why did Joe put tariffs on Chinese cars?

[@Hound45]

Works better than socialism or communism. Get real. Ask anyone who grew up with either and they will set you straight.

[@richardcuttler7734]

All first world countries have socialist programs such as unemployment benefits, superannuation for retirement, annual leave, sick leave and paid holidays, union protection, etc etc

[@jamiebrotherston2241]

China is full of old people, Mexico has an abundant well trained work force.

[@u2mister17]

And America has its hand outs.

[@jamiebrotherston2241]

@@u2mister17 it's hard to see clearly when 50% of the voting public have their hands stuck up an old demented make up dripping cowards bum.

[@judygaleinchapelhill]

💗🕊💗

[@larryanderson1440]

Bull the 2 reasons for them 1 to even economic wage differences 2 save you manufacturing factory from closer... keep it in the United States...

[@norgerepairs8687]

Blanket tariffs with ZERO strategic application will persistently raise prices to consumers, reduce inventories for manufacturing businesses, reduce work-force numbers, and will eventually drive businesses to the wall. All this results in higher prices, greater unemployment, higher social support payments, seriously constricted manufacturing and total loss of engineering enterprise !!!!

[@SteveSmith-rs9qp]

Exactly! If there is no domestic competitor, there's NO company OR jobs being protected! Blanket tariffs just raise prices on consumers, whom are the ones that pay them in the end, NOT the importer!

[@scottbigler9182]

Tariffs work… Trumps 1.4% inflation already proved it. 😉

[@bartjargengarblbargeler1980]

"Madam Vice President, what are you doing about the hyperinfIation you helped cause?" "I was born into a middle class family! We mowed our lawns!" "Yes, but what about my questi-" "Gotta go byeeeeeeeeeheeheeheeheehahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaa..."

[@RaeKing-q3z]

more delusion.

[@Chris-pj4wh]

​@@RaeKing-q3zYour everywhere dude. You must know the answers. How do you start a business with a tax credit ?

[@Muttlnchopsforever]

*when a LGBTQ dude cashier starts with their thing, respond with “sure thing bro”*

[@paulettepoole5476]

KAMALA SISTER MAYA IS GORGEOUS 🩷🩷

[@letsgorandall9848]

I am listening to the million ayers Not msnbc BS.

[@RaeKing-q3z]

gonna get a new trailer?

[@trevorbergstrom00]

​@@RaeKing-q3z tolerant left here displaying classism. Thought you wanted to lift the lower class up?

[@RaeKing-q3z]

@@trevorbergstrom00 oh...are you having a cry???...losers cry.....

[@JMD-er5jq]

@@trevorbergstrom00 cry more

[@RaeKing-q3z]

@@trevorbergstrom00 perhaps you can get an indoor outhouse???

[@davidsonowski414]

Democrat spin and BS and Garbage on full display way to go MSDNC non truthful TV

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

projecting much

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

scholar are you? lol

[@chris_opens_stuff1414]

Mention how Harris opposed NAFTA

[@BrattyBetty]

Why don’t you add some context..

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

@@BrattyBetty he doesnt know

[@Chris-pj4wh]

Trump repealed NAFTA.

[@SoDak_Caniac]

What about China's circumvention of tariffs by setting up shop in Mexico

[@winstonsmith6607]

Instead of a debate, here's what I think they should do. Get an economics professor at a good school and have them give Kammy a basic freshman-level exam. No essays, either because we all know she can ramble on about nothing. But let's see if she's smarter than she sounds. Because I don't think she's qualified

[@andreware7638]

And you think Drumpf is? Y'all so sad now.😅😅😅

[@winstonsmith6607]

@@andreware7638 BUT TRUMP!!!!!! If everyone thinks Biden hasDementia, he should get an examination. If you all think Trump is krazy, then he should be evaluated. If most of the country thinks Kammy is severely uninformed, then give her a test.

[@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886]

More than 400 economists and policy experts endorse Harris. Source: Washington Examiner Sept. 24 2024.

[@winstonsmith6607]

@@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886 Because she's a puppet who will do whatever they tell her to do. That's why the military establishment also supports her.

[@JMD-er5jq]

it was trump who lost the last trade war with China

[@X2LR8]

I’m voting for Trump because I don’t like Trickle Up Poverty.

[@davidabbott1951]

If that's what you don't like then you should be voting AGAINST Trump.

[@X2LR8]

@@davidabbott1951 I live in a large blue city with sky high taxes and fees.

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

cause you are simple.

[@X2LR8]

@@Pantsdumpdonny I dislike sky high taxes and fees.

[@djWaverunner]

Harris for school bus driver 2024

[@Noneomg]

I worry about trusting her within a mile of school zone though.

[@heatherm2428]

Yeah, she LOVES yellow busses and wishes they were all electric.

[@Pantsdumpdonny]

trump for rikers laundry 2024.

[@wesleyc.4937]

"Trickle Down" a.k.a. "The Honor System".