Tit for Tat Tariffs - The US versus the World

[essentialsaltes]

No, you, unilaterally, would not be allowed to do that. We The People can do that.

I don't know if it's enhanced our National Security, but Trump has enhanced China's access to more advanced chips.

Well, at least we're getting our $25%.

 

[mark46]

China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge​

But as trade with the U.S. weakens, China is diversifying its export markets throughout Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

[China's surplus for the first 11 months of 2025 is already larger than all of 2024 and a new record, topping $1T for the first time.]

Right, as I indicated at the outset, if the US picks a fight with the world, the world doesn't have to fight with each other -- they can band together and do EVEN MOAR trade.

I thought that we wanted to have less trade with China? We are 10% of their trade, very valuable for the stealing of technology and intellectual property.

Surely, we didn't think that China would allow its economy to fail because we want to have less trade with them. China will succeed by replacing trade with the US with trade elsewhere.

That being said, there will be limited trade between us and China. The countries will negotiate products and terms. I expect that all products will be greatly limited other than technology, rare earths and agriculture.

 

[mark46]

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No, you, unilaterally, would not be allowed to do that. We The People can do that.

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I don't know if it's enhanced our National Security, but Trump has enhanced China's access to more advanced chips.

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Well, at least we're getting our $25%.

The Supreme Court is NOT making US tariffs illegal, just the method that Trump has chosen on SOME of his tariffs, primarily the accross the board tariffs and those based on the national "emergency" of trade tariffs with individual countries.

He can keep his tariffs based on national security (including drug trafficking). Tariffs on specific products are not affected.

In any case, tariffs can always be passed by Congress, now or in next year's big, beautiful reconciliation bill.

 

[essentialsaltes]

MCGA!

For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported​

The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the U.S. trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.

The agency adds that export to countries other than the United States rose sharply by 11 per cent in the same month — and that while exports to the U.S. increased, imports from there dropped

“It seems to suggest that the trade flow with the United States is beginning to stabilize,” [trade economist] said, adding that the trend of diversification from the U.S. is also continuing.

Invisible hand says what?

 

[Say it aint so]

MCGA!

For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported​

The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the U.S. trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.

The agency adds that export to countries other than the United States rose sharply by 11 per cent in the same month — and that while exports to the U.S. increased, imports from there dropped

“It seems to suggest that the trade flow with the United States is beginning to stabilize,” [trade economist] said, adding that the trend of diversification from the U.S. is also continuing.

Invisible hand says what?

From Statistics Canada:

Exports to the United States increase​

Exports to the United States were up 4.6% in September, partly due to higher exports of aircraft, light trucks and unwrought gold. Meanwhile, imports from the United States declined 1.7% in September, a third consecutive monthly decrease. Canada's trade surplus with the United States widened from $6.0 billion in August to $8.6 billion in September, the largest surplus since February 2025.​

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More exports to the US.
Less imports from the US.
Widening trade surplus.
Wasn't this suppose to go the other way around under Trump?

 

[camille70]

The offical tally is 200 billion in tariff revenue collected.

Thanks To President Trump, CBP announces record-breaking $200 billion in tariff revenue

WASHINGTON—Between Jan. 20 and Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected more than $200 billion in tariffs thanks to more than 40 executive orders put in place by President Donald Trump’s Administration. This figure underscores CBP’s effectiveness in promoting secure, fair, and compliant trade, strengthening America’s national and economic security.

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So.... not several trillions?

 

[Say it aint so]

The offical tally is 200 billion in tariff revenue collected.

Thanks To President Trump, CBP announces record-breaking $200 billion in tariff revenue

WASHINGTON—Between Jan. 20 and Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected more than $200 billion in tariffs thanks to more than 40 executive orders put in place by President Donald Trump’s Administration. This figure underscores CBP’s effectiveness in promoting secure, fair, and compliant trade, strengthening America’s national and economic security.

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So.... not several trillions?

So then giving 1.5 million service members $1,776 each comes out to 266 Billion. How does 200B cover that?

 

[camille70]

So then giving 1.5 million service members $1,776 each comes out to 266 Billion. How does 200B cover that?

Different funding source.

Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus

More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.

www.defenseone.com

This tweet and the comments said its a shell game.

https://x.com/RonFilipkowski/status/2001669635028955480?s=20

 

[Say it aint so]

Different funding source.

Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus

More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.

www.defenseone.com

This tweet and the comments said its a shell game.

https://x.com/RonFilipkowski/status/2001669635028955480?s=20

Got it. Thanks.