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I believe Micron is still on track to building a Fab in CNY, Globalfoundries should be breaking ground on expansion hopefully in near future here in Cap. District of NY. Wife isn’t sure how they’ll staff it as they’re having trouble keeping the people they have now. 

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CHIPS act was kicking fucking ass for bringing chip fab on shore. Have plenty of clients in mechanical and electrical contracting for data centers, AI, and chip fab; 2024 was an incredible year in that space. 2025 was heading in the same direction.  
 

No idea how that’s going to go for any project that isn’t fully funded and product sourced. Already seeing Mag 7 companies tightening up on projects. I imagine plenty of material required for fabs and production are subject to random tariffs, and international engineers aren’t going to want to deal with our shitshow visa system. 

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  On 4/13/2025 at 4:22 PM, Hermanator said:

Like Biden's CHIP Act? Only supremely stupid and implausible?

Who is this Lutnick asshole? Had never heard of him, was he highly regarded in anything every before? In a sea of spineless cunts debasing themselves for an evil clown this fucker is really going all out. 

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If they were in a fraternity lutnick would be Trump's little brother. He's idolized trump since the early 90s.  Other than the presidential powers that Trump has, Lutnick is more dangerous- he's much smarter but incredibly has even less common sense.

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Funny, I don't see any attempts from any of these people to explain how this is going to work, other than magic factories appearing with all of us screwing in tiny screws into iphones. 

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  On 4/14/2025 at 2:32 PM, Gatorubet said:

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Libtards and free trade RINOs are not ‘Elite Patriots’ because they do not understand Trump’s genius moves in his global tariff 5D Chess play. 

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Gorka's head is a virtual planetoid.  Has it's own weather system.

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You know, one thing that occurred to me is that if I'm an American exporter who might be hurt by retaliatory tariffs from other countries, especially if my primary export market is China, why wouldn't I set up an assembly plant in Mexico, or hell, even in China, to avoid tariffs on my product?

Of course, this would, in turn, negate any job growth incentive at my existing American facility and would, in fact, make those American employees more vulnerable to mass layoffs, especially if I find it's more profitable to just close my American operations.

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  On 4/14/2025 at 2:47 PM, bolverk said:

You know, one thing that occurred to me is that if I'm an American exporter who might be hurt by retaliatory tariffs from other countries, especially if my primary export market is China, why wouldn't I set up an assembly plant in Mexico, or hell, even in China, to avoid tariffs on my product?

Of course, this would, in turn, negate any job growth incentive at my existing American facility and would, in fact, make those American employees more vulnerable to mass layoffs, especially if I find it's more profitable to just close my American operations.

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I think the problem there is how much of our non-agricultural exports are finished goods? A lot of stuff gets sent to other countries and comes back as finished goods. If I was a motivated person I might try and find those numbers. 

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  On 4/14/2025 at 2:32 PM, Gatorubet said:

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Libtards and free trade RINOs are not ‘Elite Patriots’ because they do not understand Trump’s genius moves in his global tariff 5D Chess play. 

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"Only the biggest assholes and sycophants act like they understand exactly what President Trump is doing with his global tariff regime."

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  On 4/14/2025 at 3:04 PM, gernblansten said:

"Only the biggest assholes and sycophants act like they understand exactly what President Trump is doing with his global tariff regime."

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And, of course, Gorka with the humble brag insinuation that he is also among those elite patriots who knows what is going on - so he can complement Bessent for being in that small club. 

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  On 4/14/2025 at 3:13 PM, Gatorubet said:

And, of course, Gorka with the humble brag insinuation that he is also among those elite patriots who knows what is going on - so he can complement Bessent for being in that small club. 

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"Alright guys, well why don't you clue the rest of us in on how his tariff policy is actually going to work?"

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  On 4/14/2025 at 2:54 PM, Shaddie said:

I think the problem there is how much of our non-agricultural exports are finished goods? A lot of stuff gets sent to other countries and comes back as finished goods. If I was a motivated person I might try and find those numbers. 

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I didn't have any real-life examples in mind, probably because there aren't too many. It was more just hypothetical musing about that possible scenario.

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Sorry Boeing, we know you have enough on your plate as it is.

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/china-tells-airlines-stop-taking-boeing-jets-as-trump-tariffs-expand-trade-war?embedded-checkout=true

 

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China has ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of Boeing Co. jets as part of the tit-for-tat trade war that’s seen US President Donald Trump levy tariffs of as high as 145% on Chinese goods, according to people familiar with the matter.

Beijing has also asked that Chinese carriers halt any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing matters that are private.

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The order came after China unveiled retaliatory tariffs of 125% on American goods this past weekend, the people said. Those levies on their own would have more than doubled the cost of US-made aircraft and parts, making it impractical for Chinese airlines to accept Boeing planes.

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The Chinese government is also considering ways to provide assistance to airlines that lease Boeing jets and are facing higher costs, the people said.

 

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  On 4/15/2025 at 2:19 PM, Gatorubet said:

on Bloomberg this morning a guest from Kentucky was talking about how all the bourbon producers are about to take it up the ass when the rest of the world quits buying the huge amount of bourbon aging and in storage.  Apparently the craft cocktail movement got everybody’s Jimmies rustled so producers started maximizing product volume.   A supplied demand problem was already looming, but Canada and Asia and foreign markets not buying bourbon might put a fork in it.

Given that the Turtle and Rand represent Kentucky, this does not displease me. 

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  On 4/15/2025 at 2:19 PM, Gatorubet said:

on Bloomberg this morning a guest from Kentucky was talking about how all the bourbon producers are about to take it up the ass when the rest of the world quits buying the huge amount of bourbon aging and in storage.  Apparently the craft cocktail movement got everybody’s Jimmies rustled so producers started maximizing product volume.   A supplied demand problem was already looming, but Canada and Asia and foreign markets not buying bourbon might put a fork in it.

Given that the Turtle and Rand represent Kentucky, this does not displease me. 

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Story from last week; didn't see if it was posted.  The farmer in it; his political stance is not mentioned.  But I'd find it hard to believe he voted for Harris.

 

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/recession-tariffs-canada-trump/682297/

 

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Last month, Nicholas Gilbert received a delivery of grain for the 1,400 cows he tends at his dairy farm in Potsdam, New York, 20 miles from the Ontario border. The feed came with a surprise tariff of $2,200 tacked on. “We have small margins,” he told me. “I had a contracted price on that grain delivered to my barn. It was supposed to be so much per ton. And they added that tariff right on top because it comes from a Canadian feed mill.”

 

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Gilbert cannot increase the price of the milk he sells, which is set by the local co-op. He cannot feed his cows less food. He cannot buy feed from another supplier; there aren’t any nearby, and getting it from farther away would be more expensive. When he got the delivery, he stared at the tariff for a while. Shouldn’t his Canadian supplier have been responsible for paying it? “I’m not even sure it’s legal! We contracted for the price on delivery! If your price of fuel goes up or your truck breaks down, that’s not my problem! That’s what the contract’s for.”

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But the tariff was legal, and it was Gilbert’s responsibility. The dairy farmer is one of tens of thousands of American business owners caught in a spiraling trade war, and lives in one area of the United States that might already be tipping into a recession because of it. Businesses near the Canadian border are particularly vulnerable to the rising costs and falling revenue caused by tariffs, and are delaying projects, holding off on hiring, raising prices, letting workers go, or wondering how they are going to keep feeding their cows as a result.

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  On 4/15/2025 at 3:46 PM, Francisco 2.0 said:

Story from last week; didn't see if it was posted.  The farmer in it; his political stance is not mentioned.  But I'd find it hard to believe he voted for Harris.

 

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/recession-tariffs-canada-trump/682297/

 

 

 

 

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  On 4/15/2025 at 3:46 PM, Francisco 2.0 said:

When he got the delivery, he stared at the tariff for a while. Shouldn’t his Canadian supplier have been responsible for paying it? “I’m not even sure it’s legal! We contracted for the price on delivery! If your price of fuel goes up or your truck breaks down, that’s not my problem! That’s what the contract’s for.”

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Sounds like ol Farmer Gilbert should have done his research. Moron. 

Also, 100% he voted for ThE DOtaRd, if he believes the supplier pays the tariff. Idoit. 

Fuck him. Go bankrupt. Stand in bread lines. I don't GAF. 

 

 

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  On 4/15/2025 at 4:49 PM, High Plains Drifter said:

Also, 100% he voted for ThE DOtaRd, if he believes the supplier pays the tariff. Idoit. 

Fuck him. Go bankrupt. Stand in bread lines. I don't GAF. 

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I believe this is a bit too harsh. This is America.  Sometimes it takes a village. Sometimes it takes the entire family to help us through tough times.  I do not think you should limit his daughter’s opportunities to participate in Only Fans as a means of saving the farm.  

 

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  On 4/15/2025 at 3:46 PM, Francisco 2.0 said:

When he got the delivery, he stared at the tariff for a while. Shouldn’t his Canadian supplier have been responsible for paying it? “I’m not even sure it’s legal! We contracted for the price on delivery! If your price of fuel goes up or your truck breaks down, that’s not my problem! That’s what the contract’s for.”

 

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By the same logic, "If you president raises your taxes, that's not my problem!  That's what contracts are for!"

 

Sincerely,

Your Canadian Feed Supplier

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  On 4/15/2025 at 5:32 PM, Francisco 2.0 said:

 

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Let me make sure I understand.

1. China behaved during the Trump Administration.

2. China largely reneged on deal during the Biden Administration because China didn't respect Biden.

3. China has now reneged on the Boeing deal.

He's so close to getting it. So close. 

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Dear Doctor of Laws Greaser:

 Thank you for contacting me regarding U.S. trade policies. I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this critical matter.

 Robust trade partnerships ensure American businesses and workers remain competitive in the global economy. Texas exports billions of dollars in goods and services to Canada and Mexico, helping to make our state's economy the 10th largest in the world. Texas alone is Mexico's top trading partner, and in 2023, trade exceeded $270 billion. For these reasons, I was proud to support the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act (P.L. 116-113) during President Trump's first administration. USMCA modernized and replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), bringing enormous benefits to Texas consumers. USMCA is scheduled for a 2026 joint review, and I look forward to reviewing and updating this critical trade agreement.

 I support pro-growth trade policies that reduce barriers to international trade and investment. International trade bolsters American competitiveness, enhances relationships between the United States and foreign governments, and improves global economic conditions. I agree with President Trump that negotiating reciprocal tariff reductions in foreign countries can level the global playing field and expand the export market of Texas-made products and services, thereby fostering job growth. The U.S. must also address foreign adversaries and anti-competitive behavior, which threaten our economy and national security in the long term. We cannot allow countries to enjoy unfettered access to our market if they do not provide reciprocal trade access to U.S. companies, farmers, and ranchers, a fundamental principle of free and fair trade between nations. I believe a strategic approach to implementing tariffs will ensure certainty in the stock market and generate substantial economic growth that will benefit all Americans.

 I have sponsored numerous pieces of legislation to protect American supply chains, enhance trade with our allies, and combat the unfair practices of nations that exploit or circumvent our trade laws. During the 118th Congress, I introduced the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Pilot Program Act of 2023, signed into law on October 1, 2024 (P.L. 118-98). This bill establishes a pilot program to allow up to 20 trusted non-asset and asset-based, third-party logistic providers (3PLs) to become CTPAT certified. The CTPAT Pilot Program Act also allows trusted trading partners to expedite cargo transport, vital to Texas' economy, while protecting against illegal goods, national security threats, and unfair trade practices. On March 13, 2025, I introduced the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act (S.1053), which will restrict American investment that modernizes and strengthens China's military and technological developments. While it is crucial to ensure free and fair trade, we cannot allow American dollars to fuel the advancement of the Chinese military, who could one day use these innovations against the United States. As the Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, I will continue to work with my colleagues to strengthen trade relationships to bolster the United States economy.

I appreciate having the opportunity to represent Texas in the United States Senate. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.

Sincerely,

 JOHN CORNYN

United States Senator



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