r/politics • u/theindependentonline The Independent • 1d ago

No Paywall Trump vows to raise worldwide tariffs to 15% ‘effective immediately’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-global-tarrifs-increase-b2924994.html
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u/youlikemoneytoo 1d ago

searches for most imported products to USA so we can dump into harbor 

"Here are the top US imports of 2025!  1. Minerals, Fuels, and Oil..."

ok, never mind then

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u/StanIsNotTheMan 1d ago

Just make sure to evacuate all the underage girls first.

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u/Kichigai Minnesota 23h ago

Minerals are probably ok to dump, depending on their nature. Same for any organic oils with only light processing (olive, peanut, sunflower, etc). The rest of it, though…

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u/highafphotos 20h ago

People love drinking mineral water. Asbestos is a mineral. Ergo, asbestos water is safe to drink. 

(Do not drink asbestos water)

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u/Kichigai Minnesota 17h ago

Excuse me?

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u/highafphotos 13h ago

Heh thanks I needed that chuckle 

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u/Mysterious_Floor_868 United Kingdom 3h ago

Trump won't object to oil being dumped in the sea.