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#MyThoughts (cont.)

Changing a country from a net importer to a net exporter of manufactured goods would require that the quality and prices of the goods be competitive on the world market.

1) Quality — there are many other countries manufacturing fantastic goods

2) Price — would the US compete (must consider cost factors like labor and COGS, which would rise w/ #tariffs )

… unless the country plans on boxing itself in and trading with itself

#USA #trade #economics

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#MyThoughts (cont.)

US-based auto makers & suppliers will be hit very hard by extreme #tariffs . Some might even fail unless subsidized by the US gov’t. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and it takes time to shift supply chains and manufacturing methods.

Interestingly, though, #Tesla stands to benefit over its competitors.

~ Tesla stands strong amid Trump's auto tariffs, emphasizes US supply chain strength ~

#USA #trump #AutoIndustry #economics

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/03/27/tesla-stands-strong-trumps-auto-tariffs/82688667007/

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#MyThoughts (cont.)

The US has been a net importer for much time (consumer spending makes up ~68% of GDP) and its citizens, the consumers, are used to having much purchasing choice.

Pushing the country to fundamental economic change through #tariffs will inevitably isolate the #USA while hurting its economy.

Prices will rise per free market principles of supply & demand unless they are set by the State (meaning #Trump — is that where he’s going when threatening companies?).

#economics

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So #MyThoughts —

This is not free market capitalism. It is ultra protectionist quasi-mercantilism. He’s treating the US like a developing country with an emerging market, trying to push it to become a net exporter (vs. importer) by force at the expense of other nations and the US economy (at least in the short-term).

And absolutely - US auto makers / suppliers would have to raise prices to meet their bottom lines when their COGS suddenly increase because of tariffs.

#USA #trump #tariffs

Stop complaining about all the #injustice in the world and focus on your community. You can't do anything about #Ukraine or #Gaza, but you can do something about your geographic location. Complaining doesn't do a thing.

#mythoughts