Trumpflation makes me sick. The whole idea that Donald Trump can just wave his hands and suddenly we’re paying surcharges and penalties because he drops massive tariffs on countries who manufacture products that we need – drives me up the wall.
And now I’m seeing advertisements for “buy now at pre-tariff prices” sales. In other words, buy this item now … because next week the price will skyrocket.
What, you think I’m joking about this?
This arrived in my email box yesterday.
I mean, yeah, who wouldn’t want a Chevrolet in these turbulent times? Certainly better than driving a skeevy Tesla, in my opinion. But now it’s evident. Chevrolet’s not paying the tariffs on the auto parts and mechanical systems and whatnot that comes from integrated worldwide supply chains that were set up decades ago.
Oh, no. Those surcharges and tariffs are aimed straight at your pocketbook, whether you like it or not. And you don’t know how much of that price increase is part of the true tariff situation, or whether the merchant is using tariffs as a be-all and end-all to raise prices for themselves and force you to pay the difference. “Oh yeah, these lollipops used to cost a quarter apiece, now thanks to tariffs on the little white sticks that are an essential part of the lollipops, you’ll need to give us $3.50 per lollipop. It’s all tariffs, man, it’s not our fault. We have to pass the costs on to you.” Wink, wink.
It’s like the same “supply chain delays” that companies used after the pandemic to recoup all their lost pandemic income. It’s the same reason why eggs are still too freakin’ expensive, even after the claims of bird flu and whatnot.
This is not fun. Not fun in the least.
Yep. Trumpflation. The foul stench that keeps on stenching. Ugh.
Chuck The Writer 
The Destination dealerships & DeNooyer’s are doing pre-tariff sales because they know Trump is hurting their business. Expect more from other businesses unless the Orange Goblin changes course.
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Doesn’t matter. The tariffs are doing just what they’re supposed to do: making Demented Donny and his pals rich through insider trading stock manipulation schemes. His attitude has always been “me, and no one else” and so it continues.
Blame Biden for failing to push the criminal prosecution of the convicted fraudster who is now absolute dictator of the US. Congress hasn’t even noticed they’re no longer part of the government.
How’s the price of eggs?
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We somehow survived / are still recovering from the last 4 years under an out-of-touch, dithering Biden and his pathetic sidekick, so a little angst over car dealers’ pre-tariff hype should be a walk in the park. (“Pre-” as in July is still a ways off. So relax, and carry on.)
A despondent Joel DeNooyer has apparently successfully sold this spot on TV – really tugs at the heart strings. But I just add it to their pre-Christmas, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July Blowout, Thanksgiving, … string of hoopla come-ons.
And eggs @$5.49 (and falling)? That’s less than a buck for two over easy at my breakfast table. I don’t see the prob.
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