America's trade deficit increased by 34% in January

To more than $130bn as imports spiked in response to the threat of tariffs.

Source: US Commerce Department.

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wildbill83 · 41-45, M

If you're outraged by 25-30% tariffs on Canadian goods...

then you should be homicidal over Canadian tariffs on US goods that have been in effect for years....

MrGrumpy · M

@wildbill83 So nobody’s buying fentanyl story?

nudistsueaz · 61-69, F

@wildbill83 Exactly

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@wildbill83 I oppose all protectionist tariffs. They restrict the free movement of goods, interfere in enterprise, and the cost is invariably borne by workers and consumers rather than the politicians who think they know best.