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As Americans , we may be prepared to take price increases vs getting our youth killed by drugs.

President Donald Trump has stated that he will improve the United States economy with massive deportation of undocumented migrants\n, layoffs of government workers , deep cuts in social security benefits for disabled citizens or the elderly , and reduction of medicaid . \n However , a significant number of Americans are unaware that Trump is also planning to reduce the taxes for the rich , and give billions of more money to Israel or engage in unwinnable wars in West Asia . It should also be noted that Trump's theories to make America great again will have a disastrous effect on the economy or on life in the United States, especially because he is also about to start a trade war by significantly increasing tarrifs or duties on imported goods and products from China, Canada and Mexico \nAs a result, the Trump plan for the next four years may simply make America poor again.

Trump should fix the problems with the United States economy, such as inflation, tighter credit , homelessness, unemployment , military spending ,wars in West Asia and the repairs of bridges or roads without falsely scape goating undocumented \n immigrants . Undocumented immigrants or asylum seekers are paying billions of dollars each year in taxes. In spite of their undocumented or current status, these immigrants—and their family members—are adding value to the U.S. economy, not only as taxpayers, but as workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs as well. Furthermore, we should not falsely accuse aslylum seekers or undocumented immigrants for the illegal drug problem or increase of crime .This evil rhetoric or fairy tale narrative with the odor of mendacity is anti social , divisive and needs to stop .

trump has to increase rate of deport to equal obama

Trump's tariffs will cause some price increases. Gold is going higher ! I predict that Gold will reach approximately\n$3,100 to $3,200 per ounce by mid-March 2025 !\nget it - get it - GET IT !!

Twenty years ago in Toronto, a one-bedroom apartment could be rented for around $700 a month. Today, a similar apartment costs between $2,500 and $3,000 per month. The government should regulate housing market investments to prevent the pursuit of profits at the expense of ordinary people. \nWith the large influx of immigrants of all kinds, there is increasing pressure on families and individuals to rent or buy housing. For instance, in one neighbourhood, a house has been fitted with two bunk beds per room, with the owner charging $500 to $700 per bed. One can only imagine how many people live in that house and what it looks like in the summer when everyone gathers in the backyard. \nIf the government fails to regulate immigration to align with the real needs of the economy and housing market, what’s next? May people be forced to rent a bed for just eight hours of sleep or resort to living in sheds or makeshift plastic tents on the streets? \nAnd when the economy takes a downturn, leaving people with no income, what will happen then?

Since large scale war is becoming increasingly likely in the next several years, purging the military now is CRAZY (whether it is due to politics, lack of support for Trump, transgender, vaccines, or whatever). If they are already trained & performing well, we should keep them.\n\nStalin made the same mistake before WW2, and it made the Soviet military much weaker in the early part of the war.\n\nBut if these people are forced to leave, i hope they all get the last laugh by getting contractor jobs for double or triple pay. ?

Exaggeration, scaring people instead of realising ICE agents actions are only now being followed/ recorded/ reported. There hasn’t been a massive increase as yet. It is increasing but will be costly and will take time.

The people are tired of the smug condescending superiority complex having place that we call home. Things like this will continue to increase and get worse until what we say matches what we do.

Can anyone give me 3 reasons HOW allowing transgender people in our military increases the chances of success in combat? Answers that include anything about protecting their feelings does not count. The enemy does not care about your feelings, nor does a projectile meant to cause harm.

Recruitment just increased! No real man wants to join a trans military. Go MAGA.

Reading comments about transgender service people vs anti-vaxxers:\n\nBeing transgender doesn't increase the risk of spreading a powerful virus. This will not prevent service members from doing their job. \n\nNot having a vaccine greatly increases the probability of spreading a virus. This can prevent service members from doing job by needing to recover themselves or their close proximity loved ones. \n\nYou have no idea wtf you're actually thinking about when making these loose connections.

I rather pay more, but US can start by import less, and increase importation as the goods go on demand.

They'll get off the plane, and go right back to the US and try again. \nIn fact. MORE will now attempt it seeing that if they get caught, they'll simply get a free plane ride home. \nHell, if I was one of them, I'd be doing it as well!! This is good news for illegals. \nAnd just look at the number of people in here supporting this ridiculous strategy from Trump. \nLol, you idiots are dumb as dirt to think this will help stop illegals coming into your country. \nIt's going to INCREASE it. And it will cost you millions every year without end. \nLive and never learn.

I can’t find the proper words to describe how I’m feeling about the life in Canada! I feel extremely disappointed and angry. EVERYTHING has changed since the early 80s unrecognizably, even the service and how different people treat or mistreat each other!! There is no more courtesy, politeness and human respect in hospitals, government offices, banks, etc. \nThe elected government officials are mostly corrupt, unfit for their duties and pursue only a personal agendas in promotion to a higher level! \nRight now, as of January 2025 we are again expecting endless flows of refugees from Gaza along to anticipated tax increases imposed by Trump. \nI have no more words! I feel that this country becoming a dump with an unbearable quality of life. I am feeling mostly depressed and feel no joy due to current conditions and limited opportunities here. I simple cannot even stand it any more and can’t wait when I would be able to find a new place of my residence outside of Canada!

Messes created by wretched, vile Democrats. Increase border patrolling. Resort to house to house search & seizure operations by ICE & weed out these illegal aliens/ immigrants, arrest them, and for throw them out. There are maximum illegal immigrants mostly Indians in New York and New Jersey.

Everybody has some sort Internet connection. They need to look up what Tariffs are. When Trump was campaigning he said he was going to put a 25% tariff in China and all of his supporters cheered and clapped ! I’m sitting here going don’t they know that that increase cost is going to be pushed down to the consumer?!?!! It’s the everyday American who is going to end up paying that 20% 25% increased in cost!!! it’s going to affect our living standards and not in a good way! Not the wealthy people in this country who Trump says he’s going to protect because they’re his friends! I don’t get it! Trump is sitting here, threatening to put tariffs on all the countries that’s not doing what he wants them to do! And people cheer! Unless you’re the wealthy, you’re gonna be screwed with the cost-of-living that’s gonna be reflected in those tariffs!!

A disaster from day 1 is no surprise. The Trumpet executive ordered the halt of railroad project funds on his first day in, subverting our democracy. Those funds had already been approved and allocated by Congress. That is not the purpose of executive order to serve the interests of your petroleum company buddies or for over-ruling Congress with a defacto retro veto.\n\nTo be Constitutional, executive orders have to be within presidential jurisdiction. For example, while a president cannot force Congress to de-illegalize cannabis at the federal level, the president could executive order (has far more weight than an instruction or directive that might be defied) that DEA, ATF, DOJ, FBI, and any other agency under executive department (i.e. the office of the president) jurisdiction to not participate in investigation or prosecution of any person or persons solely on grounds of violating federal and state cannabis restrictions but are to maintain a priority focus on investigation and prosecution of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of toxic narcotics and other aspects of organized crime.\n\nGot notice last week of $20 per month food stamp reduction (per person in the household!) in February that is second cut this year and IT'S STILL JANUARY!\n\nReducing food stamps while food prices are still rising is a purposeful plan to increase crime.\n\nDisaster from day 1.

Just the Bully in Chief, the countries of the world increasingly view the US as a hostile threat to freedom and democracy....

Yes, you can buy coffee that does not come from Colombia. However, when one supplier raises their prices for their product, this means demand rises for their competitor's product -- and an increase in demand will cause the competitor to raise their prices to slightly less than the supplier who is raising prices due to tariffs. This is done to maximize profits and take full advantage of the increase in demand.

Hey guys trumps tarrifs are going to increase your prices.....wait.....they just caved...no increase in prices, and we got what we wanted.....hmmmm

Is birth control prohibited in Islam? Why do America and the West tolerate the population increase in Egypt and Gaza? Is this a problem in Saudi Arabia, where Islam came from? Is there a solution to increasing population in Islam?

The Mango Mussolini is a complete lunatic. Using tariffs solely to get revenge on a nation that hasn't done as he wants. American consumers will have to pay increased grocery prices solely because of the Tan tinted toddlers fragile ego. Colombia has absolutely no obligation to do as the Orange lunatic wants?

As an Australian, I can honestly say that some of your countrymen who visit this country, are not the shining ambassadors for India. Overstaying their visas, criminal offending, visa fraud, and violence against women are just some of the problems we are experiencing. This may be contributing to an increase in visa rejections from Indian nationals.

Great idea, Trump. Force Columbia to increase its imports from, and its reliance on China. CTMAW - Continue To Make America Weak...

What if, Colombia does not retaliate, so U.S. goods entering Colombia remain tariff-free. Colombian consumers continue to pay normal prices for U.S. products. They may even benefit from increased exports if Colombian producers find alternative markets for their goods.??? I wonder who will be Upset... ???

Do consumers get affected by the increased tariffs?

Sorry, coke will increase by 25%???

I hope Americans love inflation, because this is how you increase inflation.

Nations around the world should up their imports from Columbia\nCounter the USA bully\n\nBRICS expansion will increase substantially\nStanding room only at Rio 2025

Ooh the Cartels are in Party time..the POTUS has enabled the NEW price increase for FREE.. ..Be PROUD sir ..?????

China offered to Colombia buy all food with 0 tariffs. The problem is for us the food increase.

Time to but coffee before prices increase.

But one thing I don’t understand , sorry my economics wasn’t good at school , if a country increases tariffs on imports coming to its own people, would it decrease consumer prices to its own people ? Please lecture me here .

Imagine he tries to tariffs lots of the country, inflation hits and the fed has to increase interest rates to push down inflation…

I don't want to pay this massive tax increase. We were supposed to get lower prices.

Ha ha, what a joke this is… MAGA, about to get some serious cost increases in food ???

Are you going to report to the American ppl that the prices of coffee and crude oil is going to increase? Mainstream media you are the fools that are afraid of Trump. You didn’t want Biden in office because he was too boring. Americans go to bed in chaos and wake up in chaos.

Thank you Colombia for respecting human rights.\n\nTariff war is senseless , American citizens will pay the tarrif any way eventualy reduced supply of coffee means price increase for the American citizens.?

Explain it to them through THEIR lens. Thats what they care about. Here is an example: feel free to use it:\nYou buy a GE company bulb that is made in China for $10.\nNow trump imposes a 25% tariff on imports from China. \n1. Who collects the Tariff: The US Govt.\n2. Who pays the extra 25%? GE. \n3. Is GE a philanthrophic/charity organization? No. So why will they bear the cost of the exta 25%?\n4. So what do they do? Now your bulb costs $12.5.\n5. Why? Because 25% of 10 is 2.5. So 10+2.5=12.5\n6. What does this increase in price mean? Inflation.\n7. Wont this encourage make in America? No, because you deported immigrants and now you have to pay american wages. Suddenly your bulb costs $20 because GE pays minimum wage to an American. So yeah, now everything is made in America but you are homeless paying more for everything.

Columbia just increase tariffs on cocaine. Then what will MAGA do?

Congratulations Maga Morons you just voted for a 35% increase to your coffee, fruit and vegetables, fish and pharmaceuticals to name just a few things.

Yeah increase tarrifs on cocaine ??? hahaha

I am totally agree USA border need to secure to stop illegal immigrants and I support America first agenda but I don't understand how tarrif gonna help American economy.Just Imagine when we put tarrif on trade that means US importer going to pay that or find alternative in short period of time this is going to increase inflation in USA.Once prices up it's very hard to bring it down we already seen in pandemic.We gone through pandemic inflation increase and then Ukraine war increase gas prices and inflation went up and now trade war with biggest trade partners this is going to be another economic damage and this is big one.

Well as deportations increase here yes they will be heading your way Canada running away from ICE

Trump increasing inflation lol

There is nothing left to say. You people made your choice. You voted for a narcissistic convicted felon pervert. Enjoy your 50 percent increase in basically every thing. Trumper thumpers....what an embarrassment to human intelligence.

Coffee price increase expected in the US. The beginning of an inflationary era. Oddly enough, these tariffs will have no effect on the price of cocaine. ?

Get ready for an increase in coffee, time to stock up now

And Columbia hit back.Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods after Trump order